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Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Tunisia's growing discontent challenges success story

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TUNISIA

The wave of strikes and demonstrations is raising fresh concerns about the slow pace of social and economic reform. Although Tunisia's political transition is often regarded as…

Compromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success

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INTERNATIONAL

The compromises made by the leading players on issues such as the Ukraine war may be enough to sustain the future of the G20 as a top forum for international economic cooperation…

Security rivalry will strain China-US commercial ties

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CHINA/US

The restrictions, which resulted from a nearly four-year investigation, were levied due to ZTE's alleged violation of sanctions prohibiting the sale of US-acquired information…

Electricity rate increases may harm Mexican industry

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MEXICO

Mexican electricity prices.

Troops may worsen, not resolve Peru mining protest

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PERU

The decision of President Ollanta Humala's government to send in troops to deal with protesting farmers in the Islay province of Arequipa reflects frustration at a conflict that…

Sudan’s exchange rate reform opens path to debt relief

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SUDAN

The move opens the door to expanded international aid and debt relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative, but at the cost of increased economic pressures…

Land complaints could test Myanmar government

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MYANMAR

Land controversies in Myanmar.

SEZs alone will not reduce poverty in Mexico

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MEXICO

The challenges facing special economic zones.

Central-East European business model will slow growth

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EASTERN EUROPE

The concentration of big business in domestic moguls’ hands.