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Zambia’s Patriotic Front faces major election test

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ZAMBIA

The country’s economy has been in decline for some time, and the government is increasingly plagued by corruption scandals.

Mexico's PAN is failing to capitalise on PRI woes

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MEXICO

A vote intention poll carried out by Buendia & Laredo and published on February 23 shows the conservative opposition National Action Party (PAN) well positioned ahead of the June…

Morena will perform well in Mexico’s 2021 elections

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MEXICO

The General Council rejected another organisation previously shortlisted as meeting the requirements for becoming a party: Free Mexico (ML), co-founded by former President Felipe…

Presidential run-off is likely in Costa Rica next year

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COSTA RICA

This appears to reflect high levels of disillusionment with established political parties, possibly exacerbated by several public sector corruption scandals that have emerged in…

The electoral threshold may swing Israeli vote outcome

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ISRAEL

For the first time since 2009, Netanyahu is facing a formidable challenge from a new centrist party, Blue and White, established by Benny Gantz, a former military chief of staff…

Political violence and democracy risks rise in Brazil

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BRAZIL

With just over two months to go before the first round of the October general elections, the far-right president continues to lag in polls. In response, Bolsonaro has adopted…

Mexico’s Morena poised for significant gains in June

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MEXICO

Polling gives the ruling National Regeneration Movement (Morena) a strong lead in voting intentions for the Chamber of Deputies, and in most of the 15 gubernatorial races…

Mexico insecurity to weigh on AMLO approval

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MEXICO

Presidential popularity.

Mexico’s PRI faces a bleak outlook

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MEXICO

The outlook for the PRI.

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…