Brazil and Southern Cone
Brazil & Southern Cone - March 2024
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- Introduction
Brazil
- Brazil’s intelligence agency shaken by spying scandal
- A plan to tap into global climate finance
- Economic slowdown has upside potential
Argentina
- Milei’s economic wins elude the people
- Milei deepens Israel ties, cools tensions with Pope
Chile
- Land management practices fuel wildfires, experts warn
- US eyes lithium reserves for energy transition
Paraguay
- Outrage over expulsion of opposition senator
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
The federal police (PF) of Brazil has launched investigations into an alleged criminal network within the national intelligence agency (Abin) that carried out illegal surveillance for the benefit of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2023).
Brazil & Southern Cone - February 2024
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- Introduction
Argentina
- Milei’s very short honeymoon in Argentina
- NGOs warn environmental protection under threat
- New leadership of the armed forces
Brazil
- Capital riots anniversary highlights threats to democracy
- Lukewarm applause for Lula’s industry plan
- Gol forced into Chapter 11 after ongoing struggle
Chile
- Partial victory for Boric on pensions bill
- Global optimism, local concern over marine wildlife
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
Argentina’s legislature has delivered a numbing reality check to the country’s new president, Javier Milei: the defeat of his all-encompassing omnibus bill that would have given him special powers to overhaul swathes of the country’s economy.
Brazil & Southern Cone - January 2024
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- Introduction
Chile
- Voters reject conservative constitution proposal
- Light at the end of the tunnel?
Brazil
- Steady slog toward investment grade
- Gender violence on the rise
Argentina
- Milei fix faces growing challenges
Paraguay-Brazil
- Cross-border efforts against arms trafficking
Uruguay
- Corruption allegations force cabinet reshuffle
Economic Highlights
- Economic Highlights
Voters in Chile rejected a draft for a new constitution in December, which was drawn up by a constitutional council dominated by right-wing parties.