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Economy and ecology

The end of dollar supremacy

The US dollar's supremacy in the international financial system has long been beyond question. But countries like Brazil are attempting to break away

By Monica Hirst, Juan Gabriel Tokatlian

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Democracy and society

A comfortable legitimacy?

Peña may have won Paraguay’s elections, but the country is experiencing alarming poverty rates and gross inequalities. Political reform is inevitable

By Montserrat Fois

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Democracy and society

Gustavo Petro’s second chance

After dismissing seven ministers, Colombia’s President needs his newly reshuffled cabinet to be closely aligned to his agenda

By Oliver Dalichau, Saruy Tolosa

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Democracy and society

Mexico’s authoritarian restoration

President López Obrador is planning to re-centralise power. To achieve this, he wants to put a leash on Mexico's independent electoral institute

By Sandra Weiss

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Economy and ecology

Feminist economics for all

In Latin America, feminist movements are advancing new ways of thinking about economics, driving innovation and involving more women in policymaking

By Mercedes D’Alessandro

Reuters/ Pilar Olivares

Democracy and society

Peru’s democracy is under threat

Three months after the arrest of ex-President Castillo, violence persists in Peru. What is needed now is mediation from outside

By Wolf Grabendorff

Reuters/ Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Democracy and society

Venezuela after the failed coup

Venezuela will have presidential elections in 2024. If the opposition wants to be successful, they must unite and finally develop a political profile

By Katharina Wegner

Reuters/Latin America News Agency

Economy and ecology

A step towards greater financial autonomy

Argentina and Brazil are striving for a common currency. Such a union could boost regional trade and lead to more independence from the US

By Barbara Fritz

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Economy and ecology

A last chance at an EU-Mercosur agreement

The EU remains an important player in Latin America but not without competition. The agreement is hence vital for securing Europe's strategic autonomy

By Detlef Nolte

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Democracy and society

Nicaragua: from liberation to a new dictatorship

The Sandinista rebels, headed by Daniel Ortega, toppled what should be the last dictator. But now, the supposed hero became the tyrant

By Lisa Pelling