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Deficit will rise absent labour reform in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The outlook for pension reform.

Colombia healthcare reform unlikely to become reality

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COLOMBIA

The plan, which envisages a larger role for the state in a single-payer system, is controversial both among politicians and with the public. Congress is unlikely to act swiftly on…

Refugee influx unlikely to topple Germany's Merkel

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GERMANY

Merkel is facing a backlash from not only other EU governments but also segments of the German public, her coalition partners and some of her party members over her decision to…

Candidates will focus on style not substance in Peru

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PERU

Most participant parties lack strong roots in society and are little more than the electoral vehicles of their founders/leaders.

African COVID-19 lockdowns will split public opinion

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AFRICA

African COVID-19-related lockdowns.

Modest Uruguay optimism will not relieve disillusion

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URUGUAY

GDP expanded by 1.5% in 2016 and early data for 2017 are promising. However, the government has suffered an unprecedented fall in public opinion. The Frente Amplio (FA), in…

Mexico insecurity to weigh on AMLO approval

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MEXICO

Presidential popularity.

Instability will rise ahead of Argentine elections

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ARGENTINA

Apart from mounting frustration and economic pain, there is a marked shift in public opinion away from Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK). Much remains unclear…

Referendum results will give edge to Peru's Vizcarra

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PERU

Implications of the December 9 referendum.

Slovak opposition will gain from government weakness

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SLOVAKIA

Public opinion about both the DCA and tensions in Ukraine is less favourable towards the United States, bolstered by strong criticism from opposition leaders. They will attempt…