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Challenges lie ahead for El Salvador's economy

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EL SALVADOR

This marked a return, broadly, to the economic performance seen before the drastic pandemic-induced fluctuation seen in 2020 and 2021 (which saw a contraction of 8.2% and growth…

Arevalo will steer gradual improvements in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

Arevalo’s victory marks a shift in Guatemalan politics. After years of democratic backsliding, Arevalo promises a slow, partial recovery of transparency and the rule of law. His…

Cape Verde will look to foreign partners for aid

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CAPE VERDE

The visit focused on climate change, renewable energy and tourism, among other things. It also reflects Cape Verde’s broader efforts to cultivate ties with the EU and other…

Laos is at growing risk of sovereign debt default

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LAOS

According to a debt sustainability analysis published by the IMF in May, Laos is in debt distress. Years of rapid growth in borrowing to fund infrastructure development…

Dominican election result points to stability

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

His Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) did similarly well, securing its largest-ever Senate majority and taking a majority in the Chamber of Deputies. Success was built on a strong…

Albania's anti-graft reforms will yield some results

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ALBANIA

ALBANIA: Anti-graft reforms will yield some results

Weak opposition will buy Nigeria's Tinubu time

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NIGERIA

Nevertheless, it remains mired in many of the same basic governance and security challenges that derailed its predecessors. There is little evidence that it has a plan to address…

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…

China-US strains could hit EVs

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CHINA

Chinese exports of electric and other vehicles have also soared, making China the second-largest automotive exporter globally last year. Having already prompted investigations by…

US rules for China's ultrafast fashion firms to change

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UNITED STATES

In recent months, growing geopolitical tensions -- especially between the United States and China -- have had a significant effect on the operations of these businesses as well…