LatAm Weekly Roundup — March 21, 2025
In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum’s popularity rose after the U.S. suspended tariffs. In Brazil, Lula submitted a bill to Congress to exempt incomes up to R$ 5,000 from taxes. In Chile, Karol Cariola resigned as Speaker amid influence-peddling accusations. In Peru, the government declared a state of emergency in Lima and Callao due to crime. In Panama, a Social Security reform was approved. In Colombia, labor reform was shelved, and Petro seeks alternatives. In Uruguay, the opposition negotiated public office appointments with the government. In Argentina, the Chamber approved Milei’s decree on the IMF agreement.
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