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Guatemala’s Arevalo will take office but issues endure

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GUATEMALA

With options for keeping centre-left, reformist President-elect Bernardo Arevalo from office now running out, the conservative government of President Alejandro Giammattei looks…

Inequality will have long-term impact in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Income inequality has also gone hand in hand with low social mobility and large disparities in wealth distribution. Reducing inequality remains complicated due to the economic…

Informality will limit tax options in Bolivia and Peru

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BOLIVIA/PERU

Labour informality and the tax base.

NAFTA talks will raise Mexican labour reform pressure

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MEXICO

Mexico's trade unions.

As G20 host, Saudi Arabia might ease its alcohol ban

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SAUDI ARABIA

Following the high-profile end to the female driving ban in mid-2018, the Riyadh leadership launched a slew of social reforms, including new entertainment opportunities. Most…

Japan will become a more formidable military power

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JAPAN

Two changes have attracted particular attention: a massive increase in defence spending and the acquisition of 'counterstrike' capability -- the ability to hit enemy launch sites…

Gulf taxation plans will not plug fiscal deficits

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GULF STATES

Taxation in the Gulf.

Commission will seek to drive EU integration again

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EU

Brexit was little more than a footnote in a speech that outlined several initiatives and a vision calling for the other 27 EU members to move forward together towards deeper…

Brazil infrastructure spending will face obstacles

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BRAZIL

Brazilian infrastructure requires urgent investment. Fiscal constraints are strengthening the government’s inclination towards privatisation and concession plans. As part of the…

Debt will deepen China slowdown, not trigger collapse

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CHINA

Corporate debt in China.