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Fujimoristas will dominate new Congress in Peru

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PERU

The return of 'Fujimorismo'?

Rift within Philippine administration will deepen

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.

Major tests lie ahead for Ecuador’s Noboa

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ECUADOR

The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…

Colombia elections signal shift in political landscape

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COLOMBIA

More than 3,000 posts were contested across Colombia’s 32 departments. The governing Centro Democratico (Democratic Centre, CD) had hoped the contest would cement its position…

Prospects for France’s far right are strong

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FRANCE

Presidential and legislative elections this year underscored the party's growing strength, In the parliamentary polls, RN’s number of seats in the National Assembly increased…

Philippines support for Duterte could be fair-weather

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte has the most ambitious and radical plans for government of any of the post-Marcos presidents, but he also faces the most significant national political challenges to…

Dominican Republic murder may prompt crime crackdown

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

While the murder does not appear to be connected to organised crime, its high-profile nature has fed into pre-existing public concerns regarding criminal violence. Beyond the…

Mexico State election will have national impact

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MEXICO

While Mexico State is just one of four states scheduled to go to the polls on June 4, the result of its election will be the most important by far, influencing projections for…

Turkey will export its internal crisis to the Balkans

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TURKEY

Thanks to its historical links with Muslims in the Balkans, Turkey has established itself as an influential regional actor, an achievement that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has…