Search results
1 – 10 of over 2000The same day, the government ordered an administrative intervention into one of Colombia’s largest private healthcare providers (EPSs), EPS Sanitas, citing financial mismanagement…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286344
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
That followed a primary surplus equivalent to 0.5% of GDP in 2022. The negative result in 2023 was partly caused by exceptional circumstances, notably the early payment of…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285159
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
However, its key provision -- an increase in the system’s defined contribution -- was rejected by the Lower House. The government will have to negotiate key parts of the bill…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285024
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Bachelet is beset by low approval ratings, in sharp contrast with her popularity at the end of her first term (2006-10). In response, she sought to claim a place in history by…
Outlook for the coalition and the government's reform programme.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201664
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The measures, presented by the government in August, envisage taxing “exclusive closed-end funds” belonging to individuals resident in Brazil (often just one investor or their…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282440
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Voting was largely peaceful, with only a few isolated security incidents reported. Parties unaffiliated with the national government did well in urban areas, winning control of…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283049
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Government spending levels depend on those of individual ministries, some of which spent remarkably little last year, raising questions about budgetary decision-making. Recent…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285417
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284379
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
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…