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COVID-19 will drive record Latin America recession

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America is now the global hotspot for the pandemic, with over 2mn cases and 100,000 deaths

Economic issues will dominate Colombia elections

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COLOMBIA

This year’s elections will be held in extraordinary circumstances, but traditional public concerns endure

COVID-19 will likely strengthen Euroscepticism

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EUROPE

A prolonged recession would add to the politics of Euroscepticism, which has gained momentum over the past decade

Demography and past austerity raise the COVID-19 risks

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INT

COVID-19 particularly threatens the elderly; ageing populations and years of post-crisis austerity leave nations at risk

COVID-19 gains pace despite Latin America lockdowns

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America has over 7 million cases and 270,000 deaths, up from 2 million and 100,000 at end-June

World should turn corner in COVID-19 fight in 2021

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INT

Early results from vaccines are promising and production looks set to follow, though logistics could be problematic

Multiple COVID-19 vaccines will aid distribution

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INT

Early vaccines may not be easily scalable, but later ones could be produced faster

Concerns over rule of law will rise post-pandemic

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America scores poorly on global assessments of both corruption perceptions and judicial independence