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Power problems will haunt Armenian government

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ARMENIA

In a bid to quell the protests, President Serzh Sargsyan has announced that the government will subsidise the increase until the completion of an independent audit into the…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Brazil impeachment battle will do short-term damage

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BRAZIL

This comes near the end of a tremendously challenging first year of Rousseff's second term, marked by collapsing popularity, mass protests and deep recession. However…

Sagasti will ease pre-election tensions in Peru

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PERU

The new government will bring a much-needed easing of tensions following the widespread protests that met the short-lived presidency of Manuel Merino. Sagasti should be able to…

Fight is on to keep Romanian politicians accountable

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ROMANIA

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea’s response that the protests are part of an attempted coup suggests he will not compromise. Within the new ruling coalition…

Colombia's Duque faces a tough year in 2019

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COLOMBIA

Duque troubles.

South Africa's Ramaphosa will struggle to reform ANC

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SOUTH AFRICA

The intervention by new President Cyril Ramaphosa's follows recent debilitating public protests and public-sector strikes. Demonstrators have demanded the resignation of embattled…

Prospects for Latin America in the third quarter

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PROSPECTS Q3 2015

Prospects for Latin America in the third quarter.

Pandemic frustrations will drive Panama discontent

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PANAMA

The COVID-19 crisis has prompted a sharp decline in revenues. The fiscal crunch and related austerity measures are driving mounting popular dissatisfaction with the government…

Sri Lanka government faces rising pressures

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SRI LANKA

The bailout’s second tranche cannot be released until the review is complete. Separately, the government is battling accusations that it is protecting individuals who helped…