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Failed impeachment will keep Peru's Vizcarra in office

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PERU

The failure to muster sufficient votes to impeach reflected the weakness of the case presented and the tactics of those involved, and public aversion to jeopardising stability…

The stimulus schemes will stress the financial system

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INTERNATIONAL

While the Federal Reserve (Fed) rejects negative interest rates, and instead considers yield-curve control, even the prospect of negative US rates is accentuating distortions in…

Crisis becomes the 'new normal' in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

Absent a coherent domestic opposition and international response, the crisis situation in Venezuela is becoming ‘normalised’ following President Nicolas Maduro’s May re-election…

Opposition weakness will help Polish ruling coalition

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POLAND

At the beginning of 2021, the ZP coalition of the Law and Justice (PiS), Accord and United Poland (SP) parties is stable, but not as strong as it has been in previous years. This…

Interim government will enjoy little leeway in Peru

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PERU

Outgoing President Martin Vizcarra’s impeachment was a response to congressional dissatisfaction with his government’s policies, especially those designed to root out corruption…

New constitution will extend uncertainties in Chile

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CHILE

They also voted for the new constitution to be drawn up by a fully elected constitutional convention. The process will mean at least another 18 months of uncertainty, with…

Sagasti will ease pre-election tensions in Peru

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PERU

The new government will bring a much-needed easing of tensions following the widespread protests that met the short-lived presidency of Manuel Merino. Sagasti should be able to…

Paris climate summit aims to avoid Copenhagen mistakes

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate policy will be of high international attention in the lead up to the UN's climate change summit in Paris in December (COP 21). The political and economic climate makes it…

South Africa health plan will fuel chronic uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, despite being a formal government policy goal since the ruling ANC’s 2007 national conference -- and the subject of extensive critical debate and public consultation…

Far-right party will shape mainstream Spanish politics

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SPAIN

Vox has gathered support by staunchly opposing Catalan independence, promoting a nationalist agenda and championing conservative values. The strength of its electoral appeal is…