Latin American Keys is an informative and analytical summary regarding the political and economic situation in the Latin American region. These key takeaways, prepared monthly by ATREVIA´s Analysis and Research team, serve to be a useful tool in understanding the evolution of the political-institutional state of Latin America, a need that the pandemic has further exaggerated.
If 2020 was the year marked by the pandemic and its economic impact, 2021 begins as a year of challenges for Latin America. From 2021 to 2024, the countries in the region will enter a new period of high electoral intensity in which all, except Bolivia and Cuba, will go to the polls to renew or ratify their leaders in a context of high polarization and political fragmentation. In addition, there is a heavy social burden aggravated by the economic crisis sparked by the pandemic.
Although political uncertainty and social unrest persist in some countries (Chile due to its constitutional process, Colombia after the two attacks during the month, and the tight presidential elections in Peru), Latin America seems to be on the way to overcoming the economic havoc caused by the pandemic. Financial projections from various agencies are optimistic, in fact, very confident regarding certain circumstances. In addition, the implementation of vaccination plans is progressing well. However, the pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in poverty levels. Moreover, the coronavirus Delta variant arrival does not allow us to let down our guard.
Click here to access the Latin American Keys summary for July 2021.