Political Risk
Argentina
After a decisive vote by Vice President Julio Cobos overturned President Cristina Fernández' export tax bill in the senate, we believe that political uncertainly in Argentina is...
2008-07-18Paraguay
Our short-term political risk rating for Paraguay remains depressed in the run up to the closely fought April presidential election. It is looking increasingly likely that a change...
2008-03-07Argentina
BMI View: Two local election run-offs, including the high-profile mayoral contest in Buenos Aires, have gone against allies of President Kirchner's. Both outcomes add to a number...
2007-06-26Argentina
BMI View: Mauricio Macri has comfortably defeated Education Minister Daniel Filmus in the Buenos Aires mayoral election, though a second round of votes will be required to secure...
2007-06-06Paraguay
BMI View: After 60 years of uninterrupted rule, the Partido Colorado (PC) is set to face its biggest challenge yet in the 2008 presidential election. Popular ex-bishop Fernando...
2007-05-10Chile
BMI View: President Michelle Bachelet has seen her approval rating fall on the back of large public discontent with the capital's transport project.
2007-04-17Argentina
BMI View: Several potential opposition challengers in the presidential race have signalled their intention not to run, seemingly polarising the contest between incumbent Nestor...
2007-03-08Uruguay
BMI View: A visit by US President George W Bush to Uruguay has sparked considerable debate in the domestic and regional political environment. While we do not see long-lasting...
2007-02-21
