Cuba has entered the 2020s much in the same fashion as it did in the 1990s; the world is a more uncertain place, its main economic backer is riven by a major economic collapse, and its relations with its northern neighbor are tense. But there are differences.
If MERCOSUR wants to continue to negotiate effectively with other economic blocs, it needs to look for ways to adapt to what the present requires, that is, it cannot escape from a discussion on environmental protection and sustainable development.”
“Chile’s compromise constitution may not satisfy anyone, but failure will satisfy no one.” While ignoring the reality of the government’s limitations would move the country further towards populism, ignoring the peoples’ demands could “reignite the streets.”
While headlines are full of Trump vs Biden administration predictions regarding U.S.-Latin American relations, on many important issues Latin America may not experience a substantive difference beyond rhetoric.
Bolivia held its 2020 presidential election on October 18, with MAS candidate Luis Arce emerging as an early victor. This presidential race comes after a tumultuous year for the Latin American country in light of the early departure of long-time president Evo Morales and interim presidency of Jeanine Áñez.
Brazil faces pressure from both the U.S. and China as it decides whether to accept the alluring, but potentially risky, opportunity to build out its national 5G technology with Huawei, a major industry provider of the service.
Guyana’s economy is projected to grow by 26 percent in 2020, but the country will need more than just money alone to affect much needed changes in governance frameworks, inhuman capital, and transparency.
President AMLO’s proposal to investigate former Mexican presidents for possible past crimes has passed through the Supreme Court and will be scheduled for a vote in Congress amid concerns that the referendum may still be unconstitutional in the first place.
Costa Ricans, displeased with recent economic developments, originally began protesting in opposition to the Alvarado administration’s proposed $1.75 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which would imply an increase in taxes.
