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AMLO crime strategy to face major challenges in Mexico

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MEXICO

New security strategies.

Contagion concerns worsen Uruguay's economic outlook

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URUGUAY

The Argentine financial crisis and economic downturn are affecting Uruguay at a time when its economy is cooling while popular discontent is rising over the difficulty of finding…

Security struggles will exacerbate violence in Mexico

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MEXICO

Although this scenario had already been contemplated in the official decree that established the GN in 2019, the new terms for military deployments are notably different.

Guatemala’s economy on the way to recovery

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GUATEMALA

National GDP nevertheless contracted by just 1.5% in 2020 -- less than almost any other country in Latin America. Resilient remittances and exports, coupled with unprecedented…

Mexican banks face good year despite slower GDP growth

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MEXICO

The most high-profile news to come out of the sector in 2022 was Citigroup’s decision in January to sell its local retail operations, a process that is still ongoing.

Prospects for Mexico in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

Crime and insecurity continue to worsen, while protests over myriad issues are becoming more common. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) will probably have to forge a…

Economic downturn raises South-east Asia piracy risk

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The region has some of the world’s busiest ports and sea lanes, which play a key role in global trade.

Albania’s EU accession talks will be step on long road

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ALBANIA

The Dutch government requested ending visa-free travel for Albanians on May 31, saying it was facilitating Europe’s penetration by criminal gangs. The complaint contradicts the…

Russia's untaxed shadow economy is expanding

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RUSSIA

Russia's burgeoning grey economy.

Central America faces major challenges in 2021

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CENTRAL AMERICA

While governments have begun tentative efforts to restart economic activity, the crisis is far from over. It looks sure to shape the main issues of 2021, exacerbating all the…