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Mexico's education reform presents a major challenge

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MEXICO

School results have long been weak in Mexico. While, as a proportion of GDP, education expenditure is significant, the system is inefficient, with a large proportion of the budget…

Vietnam’s Trong will step up anti-corruption campaign

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VIETNAM

The presidency following Tran Dai Quang's death.

Gap between France’s Macron and Le Pen is narrowing

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FRANCE

Nevertheless, Le Pen remains the most serious threat to President Emmanuel Macron's hopes for re-election in 2022. She stands above him in some national polls, reflecting her…

Latin American education failings weigh on progress

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin American education.

State violence will embolden Mexico's CNTE

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MEXICO

Protests against President Enrique Pena Nieto's education reforms have intensified since June 19, when at least eight people were killed and more than 100 were injured in clashes…

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.

Putin's role in Russian economic policy will grow

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RUSSIA

Russian economic policy-making.

Credibility deficit curbs North Africa jihadism battle

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NORTH AFRICA

The ideological battle in North Africa

Rift within Philippine administration will deepen

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.

Colombian economy set for recovery in 2018

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COLOMBIA

Colombia economic update.