Political Risk
Uruguay
We maintain our view that President José Mujca's government will be slightly more socially orientated than his predecessor, while not necessarily opposed to broad policy continuity...
2010-03-08Chile
Sebastián Piñera has won Chile's presidential race and will be replacing incumbent president, Michelle Bachelet, in March. With the political taboo of centre-right rule in Chilean...
2010-01-18Uruguay
José Mujica's election victory signals a smooth transition of government, and should augur well for reform momentum in light of an overwhelming parliamentary majority for the ruling...
2009-11-30Uruguay
While Frente Amplio candidate José Mujica has failed to secure a first-round victory in the general election held on October 25, we still expect him to succeed incumbent President...
2009-11-03Uruguay
Uruguay's presidential election looks increasingly likely to be won by José Mujica, as the Frente Amplio's efforts to claim the centre ground appear to be bearing fruit. However,...
2009-10-15Uruguay
A recent interview with presidential hopeful José Mujica has given the clearest indication to date that the ruling Frente Amplio (FA) nominee will not seek to step up government...
2009-09-15Uruguay
In the run-up to the general election in October, both of the leading candidates for the presidency are battling to win over Uruguay's centre. Frente Amplio candidate José Mujica...
2009-08-28Argentina
As we have previously noted, there has been growing evidence of late to suggest that the Argentine government may be attempting to moderate economic policy. In July, the government...
2009-08-27
