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Venezuelan opposition splits will widen pre-election

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VENEZUELA

Opposition groups are disputing whether to participate in December’s National Assembly elections. The schism between abstentionist organisations and parties that want to take part…

Cuba’s election outcome is open to interpretation

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CUBA

With three in four Cubans still casting a ballot, however, opposition calls for a boycott had limited effect. In Cuba’s one-party system, abstention is widely considered the only…

Spain's new government may be unstable and ineffective

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SPAIN

His parliamentary approval only succeeded thanks to abstentions by the Socialist Party (PSOE). He will now form a minority government with the weakest parliamentary support for…

Venezuela election abstention risks new divisions

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VENEZUELA

‘Interim president’ Juan Guaido and 26 parties have already ruled out participation in the elections. However, absent a strategy for removing incumbent Nicolas Maduro and amid…

Run-off campaign reflects social divisions in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Lula and Bolsonaro together received 91.6% of valid votes in the first round on October 2. This result reflects society’s profound polarisation. At the same time, although voting…

Chile coalition crisis hints at new Pinera presidency

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CHILE

Albeit expected, that defeat has widened divisions within its centre-left coalition and between the administration and its political parties. The election results put the…

Ortega will cement Sandinista dominance in Nicaragua

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NICARAGUA

The Nicaraguan elections.

Venezuelan election result will debilitate Maduro

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VENEZUELA

The final official vote tally in Venezuela shows 68% for incumbent President Nicolas Maduro in Sunday’s election, well above the previous high for the ruling United Socialist…

Argentine abortion bill may pass but carries costs

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ARGENTINA

Earlier tallies showed the bill being defeated, but following a 23-hour debate, the final vote was 129-125 with one abstention, with three deputies from La Pampa changing their…

Guatemala's Giammattei will face immediate challenges

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GUATEMALA

The victory of Giammattei, of the opposition Vamos grouping, marks a win for conservative forces in Guatemala and a high rejection rate for Torres. However, a high abstention rate…