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August 19, 2026

4 developments

  1. Congress censures economy minister

    The vote against José Gabriel Espinoza threatened the IMF programme and exposed coalition fragility.

  2. Cerimedo arrested over shooting

    The campaign adviser's arrest revealed Decree 5503 and a shadow reform track outside Congress.

  3. Decree 5503 revealed

    The unreleased package included fuel subsidy elimination prepared outside Congress.

  4. Cabinet erosion

    Only 6 of 15 original ministers remained as allies left the coalition.

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