LatAm Weekly Roundup — April 25, 2025
In Uruguay, President Yamandú Orsi’s government faced its first setback with the resignation of Housing Minister Cecilia Cairo over tax irregularities. In Chile, the government indefinitely postponed a corporate income tax reform, shifting focus to other economic recovery measures. Meanwhile, Peru and Argentina took part in the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, standing out with agendas focused on economic stability and digital transformation, including high-level discussions with Kristalina Georgieva. In Brazil, President Lula led a diplomatic effort for greater global climate ambition in preparation for COP30. In Colombia, a yellow fever outbreak triggered a public health crisis, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. In Mexico, the government proposed a law to curb foreign propaganda in media outlets, reinforcing the country’s informational sovereignty. Bolivia is facing severe economic challenges, with inflation projected at 15.8% and an ongoing currency crisis. In Costa Rica, the race for the presidency of Congress has heightened tensions between the executive and the PLN, which continues to support Rodrigo Arias.
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