Weekly Report - 27 August 2015 (WR-15-34)

ARGENTINA | Fernández limits privatisations. On 20 August President Cristina Fernández announced new legislation that would ensure that future privatisations of state-owned utilities or energy companies will require a two-thirds congressional majority.
In addition, Fernández wants to create a new agency to administer state holdings. If passed, it would ensure another element of her legacy is likely to bind the hands of whoever succeeds her in the presidential palace, Casa Rosada.