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Milei risks rapid loss of Argentina political capital

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ARGENTINA

President Javier Milei, who denounced the bill’s opponents as ‘traitors’, has said he will not bring it back to debate, at least for now. With his December emergency decree also…

Energy crisis may spur reforms in Cuba

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CUBA

The fire has exacerbated electricity black-outs amid widespread shortages of food and other basic items. The government response to the crisis has so far included opening up…

Russian minister's arrest shakes cabinet but not Putin

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RUSSIA

Consequences of the economy minister's arrest in Russia.

Reserve ratios tighten offshore renminbi control

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CHINA

The move will have a significant immediate impact on the cost of capital in the offshore renminbi market. More importantly, it highlights the difficult balance being struck by…

Papal visit is part of Cuba's international opening

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CUBA

Cuba is working on many fronts to advance its international insertion after the breakthrough restoration of diplomatic ties with the United States. However, progress is gradual…

Economy will shape Macron’s euro-area manoeuvres

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FRANCE/EU

Macron has used his absolute majority in parliament and the weakened state of France’s unions to deliver his campaign promise to reform France’s labour laws. Yet his success is…

Polls suggest a narrower victory for France’s Macron

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FRANCE

President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected in April, defeating far-right rival Marine Le Pen by 58.5% to 41.5% in the second round. Macron’s centrist alliance -- Ensemble! -- is on…

Belarus 'reformist' team may lack mandate for change

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BELARUS

The meeting is the first since Putin appointed a new ambassador to Minsk with enhanced powers. Lukashenka has meanwhile bolstered his own position by bringing in a new cabinet…