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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…

Argentina Central Bank will coordinate with ministry

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ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA: Central Bank will coordinate with ministry

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…

New Cyprus president will pursue pro-Western policy

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CYPRUS

Christodoulides is taking charge at a time of high political volatility. Though he is from the ruling Democratic Rally (DISY), he was not DISY's candidate, won with the support of…

Government instability will be endemic in Nepal

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NEPAL

KP Sharma Oli’s Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) left the ruling coalition that was formed shortly after the November general election when it became clear that…

Morena triumph changes the face of Mexican politics

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MEXICO

His National Regeneration Movement (Morena) appears to have won the largest share of seats in the federal Congress, and along with its allies has come to dominate both the Chamber…

Post-Mueller-report fights shift to US Congress

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UNITED STATES

The report summarises the 2017-19 investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller that concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 US presidential election, but that the Trump…

Prospects for the United States in the second quarter

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PROSPECTS Q2 2015

Prospects for the United States in the second quarter.

Colombia tax reform and budget will be watered down

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COLOMBIA

Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…

Prospects for Mexico and Central America in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Mexico and Central America in 2016.