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Chile reform defeat heralds mounting challenges

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CHILE

The intended reset was overshadowed by the March 8 defeat in Congress of a proposed tax reform, a key plank of his left-wing reform agenda. This followed another major defeat in…

Peru cabinet moves may see short-term political truce

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PERU

In selecting new members of his ministerial team, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has sought to appease the pro-Fujimori opposition in Congress without giving them a role in…

South African treasury changes may undermine targets

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SOUTH AFRICA

Since Gigaba controversially replaced Pravin Gordhan in March, the National Treasury has made a series of key personnel changes, including the position of chief procurement…

Leftist leaders have mixed record in Bolivia and Peru

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BOLIVIA/PERU

President Pedro Castillo's administration in Peru shows a distrust of established institutions while Bolivia has had more success in making the existing bureaucracy work for…

New Guyana government will face immediate challenges

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GUYANA

His inauguration marks the end of a 19-month political saga that has distracted political attention from Guyana’s pressing economic, political and social challenges. The new…

Beya’s arrest may presage authoritarian drift in Congo

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Beya was a central figure within Tshisekedi’s administration and, with decades of experience, one of its most capable security experts. His sudden fall from grace has generated…

Belize elections herald government shake-up

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BELIZE

Long-standing Prime Minister Dean Barrow will not be running again, so that Belize will experience a change of leadership even if his United Democratic Party (UDP) wins…

Risk of social unrest is ticking upwards in Cambodia

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CAMBODIA

Separately, the country is experiencing its worst outbreak of coronavirus infections. The sustained public health crisis threatens to set back efforts by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s…

Prospects for Central Europe in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Central Europe in 2019.

Hispanics will boost Democrats in 2016 US elections

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UNITED STATES

Hispanic voters in the United States.