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There is no easy solution to Cuba’s fuel challenges

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CUBA

Cuba's energy troubles.

Tough economic challenges await Taiwan president-elect

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TAIWAN

The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…

External factors will slow Greek GDP growth next year

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GREECE

The economy is on track to grow by 5.3% year-on-year in 2022, outperforming market expectations for the second year in a row. In a sign of its recovery, Greece left the EU's…

Mexico nearshoring gains may fall short of potential

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MEXICO

Mexico, with its long US border and relatively low wages, is well-placed to take advantage of this trend, and is doing so to some extent, but several factors are weighing on its…

Cuba will struggle to diversify energy sources

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CUBA

Cuban energy struggles.

Political crisis to hinder Nicaragua economic recovery

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NICARAGUA

However, the prospects of a sustained recovery are clouded by fiscal weakness, a precarious balance-of-payments position, a deteriorating business environment and the threat of…

Nuclear deal set to change course of Iranian politics

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IRAN

Despite some hardline criticism, there has been a generally positive reception inside Iran for the agreement reached on July 14. By securing the deal, Rouhani has fulfilled his…

Hungary cannot easily replace lost EU funding

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HUNGARY

EU finance ministers in response postponed decisions on paying Hungary EUR5.8bn under the post-COVID-19 recovery plan, and whether to freeze EUR7.5bn from the ‘cohesion’ funds due…

Nicaragua’s Ortega shows power with pension reform

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NICARAGUA

Reform and opposition.

Refugee crisis could hit Myanmar economy soon

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MYANMAR

However, the Council's caution that “additional measures” could be taken if Myanmar's government is deemed not to be tackling the crisis sufficiently was taken by local media to…