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Demonstrators against Colombian President Gustavo Petro's reform proposals gather at a Feb. 2023 protest in Bogotá. Petro’s pension reform now tests the Colombian Senate.

Petro’s Pension Reform Tests Colombian Senate

Despite having a minority in the upper house, the ruling Pacto Histórico may get the toned-down proposal approved. The House of Representatives will be tougher.

Chile President Gabriel Boric speaks to the press in the midst of pension reform and security tensions.

Chile’s Pension Reform May Decide Boric’s Fate

The proposed reform has kept a private component that was initially shunned by the president.

Los arriesgados retiros de fondos de pensiones en Chile

Políticos oportunistas se han aprovechado de la angustia en medio de la pandemia.

Chile’s Risky Pension Withdrawals

Political opportunists have taken advantage of the angst amid the pandemic.

The Real Story of Brazil’s Pension Reform

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How a divisive policy managed to gain popular support.

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