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The impasse has bedevilled the 115th Congress that is now in its ‘lame duck’ period after November 8’s midterm elections, already causing two government shutdowns this year.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240667
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Prospects for Mexico and Central America in 2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206918
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The government is determined to prevent a repeat performance, even at the cost of creating new tensions with the military hierarchy. It seeks to establish a narrative that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263187
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Duterte is a powerful president with strong support among elected Philippine politicians and the public. Nevertheless, his methods are stoking controversy with concerns of an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213436
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Violent crime has increased dramatically across Ecuador in recent years as street gangs and drug cartels have strengthened, especially in the coastal region. The Guayaquil attack…
Nicaragua crisis.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241193
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With Republicans retaining their House and Senate majorities too, Trump is in a position to take unilateral action via his powers as chief executive, battle with Republican…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214839
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Security pre-election in Mexico.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229056
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Maduro is ending 2018 on a bullish note, before beginning his second six-year term on January 10, 2019. Constant US pressure was met this week with the arrival in Caracas of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240554
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Trump’s opponents view his announcement as a political stunt amid fears of Democratic gains -- a ‘blue wave’.