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Tuesday, 01 April 2025
PERU: Government announces ‘deregulation shock’
On 31 March Peru’s economy and finance minister, José Salardi, announced a “deregulation shock” consisting of 402 measures to remove bureaucratic red tape and create a more “efficient and competitive” government.
Tuesday, 01 April 2025
BRAZIL: Gig workers hold nationwide strike
On 31 March workers for food delivery and ride hailing platforms began a two-day strike in major cities throughout Brazil, demanding better pay and other conditions.
Tuesday, 01 April 2025
MEXICO: More US talks as tariff deadline approaches
On 31 March Mexico’s Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Tuesday, 01 April 2025
ARGENTINA: IMF open to early loan payment
On 31 March the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, said that she viewed the Argentine government’s request for an upfront disbursement of US$8bn, 40% of the total sum it is negotiating with the multilateral lender under a new loan deal, as an entirely “reasonable request”.
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