Andean Region Archives - Page 18 of 72

How Latin Americans Are Using Pensions as a COVID-19 Lifeline

In Chile, Peru and elsewhere, governments are loosening regulations on pension withdrawals. What are the risks?

The region’s public sector will grow after the pandemic – and the temptation to undo market-friendly policies will be hard to resist.

Less red tape and more public-private cooperation would help Peru beat back the virus.

New data show Venezuela’s government is targeting journalists and others who might expose the reality of COVID-19.

A vote to strip privilege from lawmakers could actually further shield them from corruption charges.

Nuevos datos sobre venezolanos en Perú subrayan el costo de la pandemia en la salud mental.

COVID-19 has already led to profound changes — many are here to stay.

New data on Venezuelans in Peru underscores the pandemic’s toll on mental health.

The president has earned plaudits for his handling of COVID-19. But restarting the economy brings both health and political risks.

The coronavirus has provided the president an opportunity to stand on his own, says political analyst Laura Gil.

The ELN has become an increasingly binational insurgency, with major political implications for the region.

Despite Guayaquil’s healing, the country is still struggling. The private sector can help.

AS/COA’s Anti-Corruption Working Group and Control Risks host a discussion on the state of anti-corruption in Peru.

A series of authoritarian moves have drawn a muted public response – and not just because of the coronavirus.

“We are in a very difficult moment fighting for the future of our industry.”