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The same day, the government ordered an administrative intervention into one of Colombia’s largest private healthcare providers (EPSs), EPS Sanitas, citing financial mismanagement…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286344
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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…
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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285024
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Outlook for the coalition and the government's reform programme.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201664
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282440
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In an unexpected move, opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was granted house arrest on July 8 after serving three years of a 14-year prison sentence linked to violent anti-government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222098
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The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284379
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Ecuador's economic difficulties.
Local government weaknesses.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220442
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The first few weeks of the government of President Jair Bolsonaro, who took office on January 1, were hectic. The far-right leader fulfilled a controversial campaign pledge to…