Political Risk

Argentina's first gentleman Néstor Kirchner has launched a public attack against Vice President Julio Cobos for not stepping down from his position following his vote against the... 2008-12-19

While Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo remains popular, he is coming under intense pressure for failing to enact adequate social reform measures since taking charge of the country... 2008-12-15

The successful passage of the pension takeover bill, which was in line with our core view, has alleviated short-term risks of a political crisis in Argentina, as was feared in the... 2008-11-26

President Michelle Bachelet is struggling to navigate Chile's government through the political minefield ahead of October's highly anticipated municipal poll - a key litmus test for... 2008-09-23

President Cristina Fernández and her Frente para la Victoria (FPV) coalition face a mounting threat as increasingly popular Vice-President Julio Cobos looks likely to split from... 2008-09-08

President Cristina Fernández and her Frente para la Victoria (FPV) coalition face a mounting threat as increasingly popular Vice-President Julio Cobos looks likely to split from... 2008-09-08

Newly-inaugurated Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is under intense pressure to deliver on his proposed socialist reforms. However, he is likely to encounter stern opposition in... 2008-08-18

Although President Michelle Bachelet has fared relatively well in recent opinion polls, an initial look at prospective presidential candidates to replace the outgoing president in... 2008-08-07

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... 2008-07-18

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... 2008-03-07