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Taiwan will be at pains to retain diplomatic allies

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TAIWAN

Taipei has lost diplomatic ally Nauru to Beijing and relations with Tuvalu were uncertain following recent elections

Latin American political positions shape Gaza stances

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LATIN AMERICA

Much of the region has become sharply critical of Israeli actions in Gaza, with a few significant exceptions

Uncertainty persists over Mercosur-EU trade deal

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MERCOSUR

Mercosur and the EU have expressed the hope of ratifying their long-delayed trade deal by the end of the year

Authoritarian appeal is rising in South America

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SOUTH AMERICA

With no ‘pure’ military regimes in place in this century, memories are fading

Corruption woes hamper progress in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Corruption perceptions in Latin America have largely stagnated in recent years, according to Transparency International

Beef exports pose wider risks in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Beef production is a dynamic sector and revenue generator but brings environmental concerns

Latin American elections are unusually unpredictable

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LATIN AMERICA

Voter dissatisfaction with the economy and widespread corruption will be key factors in many elections

Political and pandemic worries hit South America’s FDI

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LATIN AMERICA

The ongoing impact of COVID-19 and pre- and post-election doubts in some countries will limit recovery in FDI this year

Latin America violence carries economic cost

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LATIN AMERICA

The region has only 9% of the world’s population, but accounts for around one-third of murders

Vaccines lag will slow Latin American recovery

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LATIN AMERICA

Economic recovery this year will not compensate for last year’s sharp fall