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Few resources remain to stave off crisis in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The sharp fall came days after President Alberto Fernandez announced that he would not seek re-election, prompting rumours of an imminent devaluation that the government blames on…

Iran will likely attack exiled Kurdish groups in Iraq

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IRAN

Exiled Kurdish parties are demanding greater autonomy for Kurds in Iran. However, Tehran accuses them of wanting separatism and blames them for fomenting the Mahsa Amini protests…

Congo's Kabila will use Kasai violence to linger

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Violence has escalated dramatically and displaced nearly one million people in four central provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Kasai, Kasai-Central…

Russian security agencies vie for roles in repression

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RUSSIA

The discreet power struggle is motivated by competition for budgets and powers, a desire to avoid blame and genuine disagreement about the best strategy to adopt.

Venezuela drone attack highlights Maduro's frailties

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VENEZUELA

The president was unhurt; a linked explosion injured seven military officers. Maduro has blamed outgoing Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and right-wing opposition groups…

Journalist killings threaten Mexican democracy

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MEXICO

Constraints on press freedom.

Chile constitutional reform will not bring consensus

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CHILE

This is Chile’s second attempt to agree on a new constitution, following the overwhelming defeat of a previous proposal in a referendum in September 2022.

Moroccans face more political and economic stagnation

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MOROCCO

Although the economy is still faring better than others in North Africa, public discontent has increased. Significant segments of the population, especially in rural areas, are…

Cameroon's Biya likely to stay in power

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CAMEROON

Officials have blamed militant anglophone separatists for the killings, although no group has yet taken responsibility. The killings come amid an escalating security crisis in the…

Idlib will weaken but not break Turkish-Russian ties

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TURKEY

Tensions have risen since Syrian government shelling killed seven Turkish soldiers and a civilian contractor in north-western Syria on February 3. Although President Recep Tayyip…