Tag "Argentina"
The Week Ahead: 5 – 11 November
Argentine Central Bank rate change. Brexit talks restart. Trump goes to Asia. US tax changes. All in the Week Ahead.
Between isolation and alliances – Venezuela’s uncertain future
Nicolas Maduro’s victory in this month’s regional elections has strengthened his leadership position and drastically reduced the opposition’s hope for a victory in the 2018 presidential elections. If he retains his presidency next year, will he be able to count on the support of his Latin American allies?
Can Puerto Rico escape disaster?
Puerto Rico’s debt saga now heads to federal court, where the struggle between Puerto Rico and its creditors will be decided.
Will a teachers strike in Argentina impact the next elections?
The teachers’ strike in Argentina is the result of a stagnating economy and raises questions over Mauricio Macri’s popularity.
The Week Ahead
Korean president’s trial concludes. Bosnia seeks UN revision. Campaigning starts in Turkey. South American trade with Mexico shifts. All in the Week Ahead.
Under the Radar: Venezuela divorces itself from reality
Venezuela is seeing conspiracy theories behind its inflation worries and suspension from Mercosur, as Caracas becomes increasingly divorced from reality.
The Week Ahead
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders continue reunification talks. Japanese Premier meets with Argentine President to improve economic ties. OPEC meets to discuss oil deal. German right-leaning parties flesh out their future.
Weak opposition keeps Argentina’s economic transformation alive
From 7-10 October, upwards of 21,000 Argentinians headed for the Los Libertadores border crossing to flee the country for basic goods in Chile amid the staggering inflation in Argentina. This
What the US can learn from populism in Latin America
As the U.S. election cycle comes to an end, Latin America has its own lessons for the United States in dealing with political and economic populism.
The Week Ahead
Argentina continues pro-market blitz. Cyber and digital come to the fore. Federal Reserve releases minutes. The SNP faces Brexit. BoE hits the road.