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IDB leadership vote may break Latin American tradition

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LATIN AMERICA

Claver-Carone, a Cuban-American, could alter perceptions of the Bank’s traditional technical role in the region; his appointment is likely intended as a response to growing…

More Mexican boycotts of US companies are likely

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MEXICO

MEXICO: More boycotts of US companies are likely

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…

Controversial secretary-general seeks new OAS term

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LATIN AMERICA

Election of a new Organization of American States secretary-general.

Elections could destabilise central Andean states

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LATIN AMERICA

All are suffering from uncertainties posed by the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, but also by social divides and institutional weaknesses. These pose major uncertainties as to…

Bolivia tensions will endure despite census date

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BOLIVIA

Santa Cruz authorities, led by Governor Luis Fernando Camacho, are now demanding a federal system with greater political and financial autonomy from La Paz.

Prospects for the Andean region in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for the Andean region in 2018.

Ecuador prison pressures could build post-pandemic

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ECUADOR

ECUADOR: Prison pressures could build post-pandemic

Latin American leftward shifts relate to local drivers

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LATIN AMERICA

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the failings of centre-right governments in protecting living standards. However, the left in different countries is far from a uniform force.

Arce moves point to fear of future ‘coups’ in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

The government is determined to prevent a repeat performance, even at the cost of creating new tensions with the military hierarchy. It seeks to establish a narrative that…