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Facebook seeks new users and markets as troubles mount

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INTERNATIONAL

Facebook's troubles and business response.

Peru cabinet reshuffle will bring little policy change

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PERU

Boluarte has reshuffled some key cabinet posts, including the portfolios of defence, economy and finance, and energy and mines. The main purpose of the changes is to shore up…

Honeymoon period of Panama’s Mulino will be brief

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PANAMA

Mulino assumed the candidacy late in the race, after former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-14) was disqualified over a corruption conviction. The new president will face…

Nazarbayev's re-election will boost Kazakh 'siloviki'

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KAZAKHSTAN

Three candidates competed for the country's supreme political office in the election on April 26. Unsurprisingly, Nazarbayev (74) won by a landslide, obtaining 97.7% of the total…

Moldovan government has window for reform

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MOLDOVA

A possible period of respite for Moldova.

Concerns over AMLO’s plans will only grow in Mexico

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MEXICO

AMLO's progress.

US case against Turkish bank complicates ties further

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TURKEY

The state-owned bank has been indicted in New York for its role in helping Tehran evade US sanctions. Ankara alleges that the charges are politically motivated and has looked to…

Swedish policies will be influenced by far-right party

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SWEDEN

SD, previously a pariah, increased its vote share to 20.5%, from 17.5% in 2018. It is the largest rightist party in a bloc that has a three-seat majority. The centre-right parties…

Rift within Philippine administration will deepen

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.

Swedish minority government will hold together for now

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SWEDEN

Curbing immigration is a central element in the agreement between the minority government and the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) to secure their support in parliament. One year…