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Mexican health reform is coming but may not be enough

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MEXICO

Pena Nieto aims to fulfil his promise to improve Mexican healthcare.

Venezuela health crisis increases pressure on Maduro

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VENEZUELA

The dismissal of Caporale, a gynaecologist by profession, followed a damning report on the scale of the health crisis in Venezuela, which was released on May 9 and provides data…

Colombia healthcare reform unlikely to become reality

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COLOMBIA

The plan, which envisages a larger role for the state in a single-payer system, is controversial both among politicians and with the public. Congress is unlikely to act swiftly on…

Focus on politics will allow Mali’s epidemic to grow

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MALI

COVID-19 impact on Mali.

Colombian healthcare reform faces further hurdles

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COLOMBIA

Government efforts to prioritise state-run and financed healthcare are deeply controversial in Colombia and have faced harsh criticism from political opponents. The bill passed…

Spain's COVID-19 situation is particularly precarious

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SPAIN

The lack of coordination between regions, an inefficient system of testing and tracing and the rapid reopening of society and the economy have contributed to this poor…

Germany’s immigration law may not fill labour gaps

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GERMANY

Germany’s immigration law.

Ghana's new president faces sizeable fiscal challenges

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GHANA

The new government, led by President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo, faces an uphill battle to deliver on its campaign promises. Nonetheless, Akufo-Addo will enter the presidency with a…

Ecuador's Correa slashes spending to appease investors

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ECUADOR

The impact of fiscal austerity on growth and the re-election outlook.

Civil-military dynamic will fuel Myanmar’s crisis

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MYANMAR

The military continues to crack down heavily on anti-coup protesters. Its leaders have long regarded civil society as a threat to Myanmar’s unity and security.