Geo-World: Conflict & Protest November
Published on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | Updated on Thursday, December 5, 2019
Big Data techniques used
Geo-World: Conflict & Protest November
Summary
The protests in Iraq, Lebanon and Iran against government policies triggered questions about the regional stability. Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates gained huge victory in local elections. Social unrest in Latin America intensified in some countries and they should be closely monitored.
Key points
- Key points:
- Social instability increased during last months in some Latin American countries. Demonstrations rose in Colombia during last month and continue in Chile.
- Middle East protests continued in November with escalation. Iraqi Prime Minister resigned. Lebanese political noise increased.
- Western leaders will meet in NATO Summit in London. NATO defense spending increased Secretary General said.
- Pro-democracy supporters won victory in local elections in Hong Kong. U.S. also stepped in with serious resolutions to support protestors.
Topics
- Topic Tags
- Geostrategy
- Macroeconomic Analysis
Authors
Fernando Bolívar
Tatiana Davila Egas
Yigit Engin
BBVA Research - Senior Economist
Alvaro Ortiz
BBVA Research - Head of Analysis with Big Data
Cecilia Posadas
BBVA Research - Principal Economist
Tomasa Rodrigo
BBVA Research - Lead Economist