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kirchners raised tax burden
Néstor and Cristina Kirchner ruled Argentina from 2003 to 2015. (Wikimedia)

Argentina’s Taxes the Fastest Rising in Latin America

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The Land of Perón Outweighs Neighbors with Fiscal Burden

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Election Brazil
"Lula" da Silva, 2003-2011 Brazilian president, seeks a comeback from prison. (LSE Library)

Brazil: Presidential Election 2018

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Unprecedented 13 Candidates Face Off

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Protests Argentina
A public demonstration in May 2018 against hikes in public utility bills, which include home-heating gas. (Banfield)

Argentina Defaults on Gas Payments, Foments Standoff with Bolivia

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Mauricio Macri Turns to Chile amid Budget Cuts Required by IMF

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Venezuela gasoline
Widespread shortages have brought some Venezuelan cities to a halt. (Radio Fe y Alegría)

Venezuela Announces Car Census to Ration Gasoline

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Cash-Strapped Nicolás Maduro Admits Subsidy Unsustainable, Touts “Motherland Card” Solution

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Banco Ecofuturo Bolivia
Banco Ecofuturo unveiled new headquarters as part of its modernization program. (Página Siete)

Bolivian Bank Explores Blockchain Applications Despite Ban

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Banco EcoFuturo Harnesses Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence to Lead Innovation

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The Nova Scotia provincial legislature in Halifax, as a large recipient of equalization payments, will become less relevant if carrying out the wishes of Ottawa officials. (Tom Flemming)

Equalization Will Come Back to Bite Canadian Provinces

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Ominous Reforms Place Federalism in Cross Hairs

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walmart
There are now over 5,000 Walmart stores across the United States, serving mostly low-income households. (Walmart)

Walmart a Boon for the Hungry

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Proximity to Store Improves Food Security, Reduces Cost of Living

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