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BITs represent foreign trade policy shift for Brazil

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BRAZIL/INT

Brazil's shifting foreign trade policy.

Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Mexico policy ambiguity may hinder nearshoring

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MEXICO

The investment is expected to amount to at least USD5bn. Its announcement followed tussles with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), who had stated that he would not…

Cuba to return to emergency economics

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CUBA

The measure is part of Washington’s latest efforts to squeeze the Cuban economy and force a change of government in Havana. It comes on top of an already tense situation, as Cuba…

IDB leadership vote may break Latin American tradition

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LATIN AMERICA

Claver-Carone, a Cuban-American, could alter perceptions of the Bank’s traditional technical role in the region; his appointment is likely intended as a response to growing…

Criticism will not shift Venezuelan domestic calculus

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VENEZUELA

The swearing-in of National Assembly deputy Luis Parra as speaker of the legislative body deprives Guaido of his institutional base. The controversial move has been condemned by…

Colombia vote will calm investors but risk peace

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COLOMBIA

The starkly polarised election passed with remarkably little trouble. However, with the CD vehemently opposed to the incumbent government’s peace processes with the guerrillas…

Honduras’s Hernandez will strive to cement his power

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HONDURAS

The low-key ceremony was accompanied by opposition-led protests in which police deployed tear gas and fired warning shots. Despite violence since the elections, the international…

Guatemala’s new president will not bring major change

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GUATEMALA

His candidacy is nevertheless proving turbulent, with challenges launched in recent weeks, against both the first-round results and Semilla’s right to run.

Concerns over AMLO’s plans will only grow in Mexico

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MEXICO

AMLO's progress.