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LatinNews Regional Monitor: Andean Group - 8 August 2018

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Colombia’s Duque identifies political reform and public security as priorities

Development: On 7 August during his inauguration speech, Colombia’s President Iván Duque outlined what would be the main priorities of his new administration, placing significant emphasis on promoting a political reform aimed at resolving the country’s polarisation and improving public security by focusing more efforts on combating organised crime.... Read More

In brief: Venezuela

Venezuela: Political opposition party Primero Justicia (PJ) has denounced that agents from the state intelligence service (Sebin) have arrested PJ national deputy Juan Requesens.... Read More

Brazil re-opens border with Venezuela after closing it for 15 hours

Development: On 7 August the border between Brazil and Venezuela was re-opened after a Brazilian federal appeals court judge overturned an earlier decision that led to the federal police (PF) closing it for 15 hours.... Read More

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