Political Risk

We expect the proposed constitution referendum, scheduled for January 25, to be passed with ease, which will give President Evo Morales' government the ability to further its socialist... 2009-01-06

The mounting threats facing Venezuela's political environment have caused us to revise down the country's short-term political risk rating dramatically from 71.7 to 58.5. President... 2008-12-16

According to a survey by Ipsos Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado, President Evo Morales' approval rating has risen to 62% in November, up seven percentage points from the previous month.... 2008-12-11

According to a survey by Ipsos Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado, President Evo Morales' approval rating has risen to 62% in November, up seven percentage points from the previous month.... 2008-12-11

BMI View By announcing his decision to seek another referendum on indefinite re-election, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is playing a risky strategy, and one which could further... 2008-12-03

Deadly attacks on policemen and security forces have continued in recent months, with the latest ambush on a government convoy in Peru's coca-rich southern Amazon region of Huanuco... 2008-11-27

As we expected, opposition candidates to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez won the governorships of Carabobo and Tachira, giving them a total of five states and the Metropolitan Mayor... 2008-11-26

Despite the seizure of more than 60 pounds of cocaine and 74,000 pounds of marijuana in 2008, we agree with the Guyanese authorities that more needs to be done to stem the rising... 2008-11-24

With the possibility of further declines in oil prices increasing, we highlight the potential impact that a sharp reduction in petro-dollars would have on the Venezuelan political... 2008-10-01

After violent protests against President Evo Morales resulted in the death of over 25 people in the eastern departments of Bolivia, the threat of civil war is rising. The disruption... 2008-09-15