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Prospects for Argentina to end-2018

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PROSPECTS H2 2018

Prospects for Argentina to end-2018.

Cohesion will fracture as divisions mount in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

While this seems improbable, worsening tensions relate in large part to the COVID-19-related lockdown, now the world’s longest and recently extended through August 30. Concerns…

'No' victory will strengthen opposition in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

With nearly 100% of votes officially counted, the 'no' campaign to prevent Morales seeking a further term as president in 2019 won by a slim majority of 51.3% to 48.7%. The result…

Cambodia opposition protests face tough response

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CAMBODIA

Prime Minister Hun Sen says he is prepared to talk to the opposition, but that this must be in the National Assembly.

Prospects for East African politics to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

However, the political, economic and social reverberations look set to have a significant impact.

Democracy falls short on inclusion in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The latest Latinobarometro survey.

New term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele

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EL SALVADOR

However, problems with the count have delayed an official result. Bukele, who has already served nearly a full term as president, circumvented a constitutional ban on re-election…

Chile inequality debate will drive tax reform demands

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CHILE

Although both the bill’s legislative future and the amount it would raise are uncertain, it reflects ever more explicit class polarisation and anger over inequalities.

Prospects for South Africa in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

Yet market sentiment remains sceptical of Pretoria’s ability to deliver on the package, implement steep and politically contentious expenditure cuts and boost growth. Meanwhile, a…