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Key challenges to redefine Mexico’s political balance

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MEXICO

A January 18 Reforma survey showed President Enrique Pena Nieto’s popular approval rating to have plummeted to 12%, from 24% in December. With US President Donald Trump’s first…

Chile government will struggle with indigenous issues

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CHILE

Meanwhile, part of the area remains under a state of emergency in an attempt to contain a surge in the violence that has plagued it for over two decades.

Ukrainian public will expect war to end in victory

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UKRAINE

The Russian invasion has changed the lives of millions of Ukrainians, forcing many to seek refuge abroad or move to a safer place within the country. However, the war has pushed…

African COVID-19 lockdowns will split public opinion

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AFRICA

African COVID-19-related lockdowns.

Mexico security may deteriorate further in 2017

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MEXICO

Crime trends in Mexico.

Philippine leader faces tough challenge on prices

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PHILIPPINES

The fall appears linked to public discontent over elevated inflation, which has clouded the country's economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government is moving slower than it…

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…

Prospects for Mexico to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

As President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) downplays the health risks and pushes for a reopening of Mexico’s struggling economy, death figures continue to rise, placing a…

Drug trafficking will worsen insecurity in Costa Rica

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COSTA RICA

Security officials blame the spike in violence on the influence of drug trafficking organisations (DTOs), which have long transited the country but which increasingly are vying to…

Singapore will keep up pressure on Moscow

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SINGAPORE

Other South-east Asian countries also backed the resolution and have, like Singapore, criticised the war. However, the city-state is the only regional player to impose financial…