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Slow population growth will pose challenges in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The demographic survey also revealed that the centre-west -- whose economy is largely powered by the long-booming agribusiness sector -- is growing more quickly than any other…

Peru subnational elections highlight party weaknesses

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PERU

Subnational elections across the country saw a further rebuff to Peru’s longer established parties, many of whose elected representatives are widely reviled. Outside Lima, the…

Assembly campaign will raise Venezuela tensions

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VENEZUELA

The build-up to Venezuela's December 6 elections shows continuity with conflictive electoral cycles of the past 15 years. Inconclusive opinion polls caution against a bullish…

Poll threatens Guyana's oil-investment friendliness

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GUYANA

On December 21, the government of President David Granger lost a no confidence vote proposed by the opposition, which objects to the current administration’s economic policy and…

Brazil's local elections constrain national politics

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BRAZIL

Local elections and national politics.

Mexico state-central government tensions set to rise

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MEXICO

State-central government relations.

Uruguay's economy will avoid recession, narrowly

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URUGUAY

The near-term economic outlook.