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Chile reform defeat heralds mounting challenges

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CHILE

The intended reset was overshadowed by the March 8 defeat in Congress of a proposed tax reform, a key plank of his left-wing reform agenda. This followed another major defeat in…

Peru cabinet moves may see short-term political truce

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PERU

In selecting new members of his ministerial team, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has sought to appease the pro-Fujimori opposition in Congress without giving them a role in…

US vote will be key in electing new IDB president

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LATIN AMERICA

There are five candidates, most of whom have strong technical credentials with experience in both international financial institutions and domestic politics. The United States…

Leftist leaders have mixed record in Bolivia and Peru

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BOLIVIA/PERU

President Pedro Castillo's administration in Peru shows a distrust of established institutions while Bolivia has had more success in making the existing bureaucracy work for…

New Guyana government will face immediate challenges

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GUYANA

His inauguration marks the end of a 19-month political saga that has distracted political attention from Guyana’s pressing economic, political and social challenges. The new…

Belize elections herald government shake-up

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BELIZE

Long-standing Prime Minister Dean Barrow will not be running again, so that Belize will experience a change of leadership even if his United Democratic Party (UDP) wins…

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

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COLOMBIA

Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…

Hispanics will boost Democrats in 2016 US elections

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UNITED STATES

Hispanic voters in the United States.

Latin America-US relations will see reset under Biden

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LATIN AMERICA/US

Biden will approach Latin America policy with more experience than any of his recent predecessors. However, he will face daunting domestic and foreign policy agendas and a Latin…

Falling prices cloud Argentine agriculture outlook

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ARGENTINA

Argentina's soya crop harvest is expected to yield a record 58.0 million tonnes -- up 8.6% from the 53.4 million tonnes recorded in 2013-14. However, soya prices are currently…