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Temer claims could end another presidency in Brazil

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BRAZIL

BRAZIL: Temer claims could end another presidency

Ecuador referendum strengthens Moreno’s hand

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ECUADOR

At the national level, Moreno secured majority support for each of the proposals, with an average of around 68% voting in favour. The results bolster his legitimacy and give him a…

US will increase Paraguay money-laundering pressures

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PARAGUAY

The bill, which now goes to the Lower House, is in line with demands from Gafilat, the Latin American affiliate of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which began a…

Referendum offers Ecuador’s Moreno route out of crisis

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ECUADOR

The planned seven-question referendum.

Congressional support will assist Guatemala’s Arevalo

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GUATEMALA

A Constitutional Court ruling barring members of his Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement, Semilla) from holding congressional leadership positions will constrain the party’s room…

Guatemala’s Arevalo will take office but issues endure

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GUATEMALA

With options for keeping centre-left, reformist President-elect Bernardo Arevalo from office now running out, the conservative government of President Alejandro Giammattei looks…

Maia lines up to succeed Temer in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The Senate vote was the last hurdle the bill had to clear in Congress before President Michel Temer could sign it into law. The approval of this reform, which represents the most…

Interim government will enjoy little leeway in Peru

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PERU

Outgoing President Martin Vizcarra’s impeachment was a response to congressional dissatisfaction with his government’s policies, especially those designed to root out corruption…

Bolivian president’s persistence may win fourth term

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BOLIVIA

Preliminary figures indicate that more than 65% of the votes will be null and void. Opposition politicians have pointed to the result as proof of voters’ rejection of a TCP ruling…

Failed impeachment will keep Peru's Vizcarra in office

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PERU

The failure to muster sufficient votes to impeach reflected the weakness of the case presented and the tactics of those involved, and public aversion to jeopardising stability…