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AMLO contradictions fuel Mexico business uncertainty

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MEXICO

Tensions between business leaders and AMLO escalated in May, after he accused several prominent businesspeople of conspiring with the government and putting pressure on their…

Election points to mounting instability risks in Peru

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PERU

The voting underscores deep social divides. If the result stands, it opens the way to a left-of-centre government whose stated programme has business worried. Fujimori’s claims of…

Ghana's government will struggle to satisfy voters

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GHANA

The Ghanaian government's challenges

Castillo cabinet points to troubles ahead in Peru

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PERU

The delayed ratification of Pedro Francke as finance minister was designed to calm concerns. Castillo’s agenda, outlined in his Independence Day speech to Congress, sought to…

New Benin leader will need allies to push reform plan

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BENIN

Political outlook for Benin.

Yemen's Huthis will have little interest in compromise

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YEMEN

It governs territory that is home to around 65-70% of the Yemeni population. With a coherent ideological programme, it has more control and unity than the Aden-based…

TV station attack will harm Georgia's image

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GEORGIA

Rustavi-2 is Georgia's leading TV station for viewers and advertising revenue. Closely associated with the opposition United National Movement (UNM) and labelled a "machine of…

Conde's election win risks violent protests in Guinea

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GUINEA

The win secures Conde a second five-year term. However, opposition parties allege widespread fraud. They refuse to recognise the result and threaten large-scale protests.

Corruption stance will make or break Panama's Cortizo

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PANAMA

Having led the polls throughout the race, Cortizo’s victory is unexpectedly narrow. He is due to take office in July, when he will press ahead with an electoral programme that…

Uruguay's Vazquez will move fast to seize initiative

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URUGUAY

The incoming government has announced that its priorities for 2015 are improved road infrastructure and programmes to increase public security and reform education. Economy…