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Opposition to the retirement age increase is widespread, with frequent street protests, Communist successes in the regional elections and talk of a referendum. President Vladimir…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238513
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Prospects for Colombia in 2023.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273884
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Trump is facing ‘Black Lives Matter’ (BLM) protests in many urban centres. These have spurred riots, with businesses and police being attacked over racism concerns.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253778
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The government's precarious fiscal position means that some taxes will be increased, but the rate of VAT will remain unchanged. Much of the adjustment will come about from the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246846
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So far, state-sector price controls and price caps on food and private markets have prevented runaway inflation. However, producers are withholding goods or selling on the black…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260020
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Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273323
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The new law attempts to tackle pressing challenges such as unequal access to education, functional illiteracy, politicisation and corruption. Romania and its neighbour Bulgaria…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278508
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced earlier in the month that the reforms would be revoked. The laws sparked a major protest movement among farmers, who maintained that the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265843
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Prospects for Brazil in 2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206558
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More than 1,500 non-govermental organisations have been closed, numerous radio and television stations shut down, and hundreds of people including civil society figures…