Andean Group
Andean Group - February 2024
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- Introduction
Ecuador
- Sweeping security reforms proposed following gang uprising
- Noboa reconsiders green pledges
Peru
- Judicial independence under threat
Venezuela
- The stop-and-go of sanctions and reforms
Colombia
- Bogotá unplugged with help of Beijing
- Petro requests international support to tackle wildfires
Highlights
- Economic Highlights
A nationwide criminal uprising on 9 January revealed the ineffectiveness of Ecuador’s security policies of recent years.
Andean Group - January 2024
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- Introduction
Venezuela
- Risk of war with Guyana decreases after emergency summit
- Oil majors are back in town (for now)
Colombia
- Progress on kidnappings as peace plan moves forward
- Petro fights back with high-risk health push
Ecuador
- Early win for Noboa as congress approves crucial tax reform
Peru
- Government hardens stance on migration
Highlights
- Economic Highlights
There were fears that an historic dispute between Venezuela and Guyana could escalate into military conflict following a 3 December Venezuelan referendum in which voters expressed support for annexing the oil-rich Essequibo region, which is claimed by Venezuela but lies within Guyana’s internationally recognised borders.