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Corruption woes hamper progress in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Corruption perceptions in Latin America have largely stagnated in recent years, according to Transparency International

Latin America gender divide persists

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LATIN AMERICA

Despite some recent advances, gender violence and inequality have improved little in Latin America

Under-investment leaves Latin America open to disaster

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LATAM

Natural phenomena threaten much of Latin America, and the damage they cause will depend as much on money as on nature

Latin America tax evasion will strain state funds

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LATIN AMERICA

VAT evasion alone amounted to some 2.4% of Latin America’s GDP in 2015 -- roughly the region’s estimated growth for 2017

Latin America's 'shadow governance' zones are unstable

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LATIN AMERICA

Turf wars and the evolution of armed groups threaten to trigger violent shifts in established illicitly-governed areas

Latin America: Odebrecht probe claims regional victims

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LATIN AMERICA

The US Department of Justice reached a record plea bargain with construction giant Odebrecht over bribery charges

Latin America will see political shifts

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LATIN AMERICA

A series of recent elections and even more widespread protests will prompt changes in regional relations and politics

Concerns over rule of law will rise post-pandemic

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America scores poorly on global assessments of both corruption perceptions and judicial independence

Latin American elections are unusually unpredictable

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LATIN AMERICA

Voter dissatisfaction with the economy and widespread corruption will be key factors in many elections

Glum economy may impact Latin American elections

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LATIN AMERICA

Generally low growth expectations across the region this year and next will colour voter choice in forthcoming elections