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Second-half economic recovery will be muted in Peru

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PERU

Peru is already in technical recession, reflecting both adverse domestic and international conditions. Private investment, including in the all-important mining sector, has…

Drought to exacerbate Central America social problems

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Drought in Central America.

Western politics may inflate Sahelian jihadi threat

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SAHEL

The militancy phenomenon.

Tunisian government may introduce more water cuts

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TUNISIA

Tunisia was hit by a severe drought during this year's winter months when most rainfall traditionally occurs. However, the country’s current levels of water stress are also due to…

Bolivian economy is healthy but reserves are a concern

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BOLIVIA

Exports last year reached record levels, although imports were almost as high. President Luis Arce's government has had some success in reducing the fiscal deficit, but this too…

South African land reform will prove tortuous

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought to calm fears that such a policy will lead to Zimbabwe-style ‘land grabs’ yet concerns persist over potential impacts to the…