Political Risk

Former economy minister Roberto Lavagna, widely credited with Argentina's impressive economic recovery, has entered the political spotlight after publicly criticising government policies... 2006-06-12

Since his overwhelming victory in the October 2005 legislative elections - his first real opportunity to prove that he had gained the support of the electorate after he won the presidency... 2006-05-15

Heading into the March 13 Asociación Nacional Republicana (Colorados) internal presidential elections, President Duarte had been informed by the electoral authority that the constitution... 2006-04-13

While the conflict over the construction of two paper mills on the Uruguayan bank of the Uruguay River that forms a natural border between the two countries seems to be nearing a... 2006-04-13

It is too soon to describe Pinochet as an 'irrelevancy' to modern Chilean politics (to paraphrase President-elect Michelle Bachelet). The extent of his regime's abuses, and the successes... 2006-03-14

Thus far, this approach seems to be successful. Indeed, Vásquez now enjoys higher approval ratings than he did while running for president. A poll conducted by

In late February, President Kirchner won the first legislative battle since his decisive victory in the October elections. While Kirchner's primary threats in those elections were... 2006-03-14

The government has faced conflicts both within and without its borders in recent weeks. First is the spat with Uruguay over the ongoing construction of two paper and pulp mills on... 2006-02-16

As an internal election to select the next leader of the ruling Colorado party approaches, the battle between supporters and opponents of the president’s re-election bid is heating... 2006-01-19

President Néstor Kirchner has shuffled Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna (among others) out of his cabinet, while signing various agreements with Venezuela and Brazil.