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Colombia’s new drug strategy faces major challenges

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COLOMBIA

As the president looks to garner support for a new drug strategy, UN data show coca and cocaine output are up again

Intra-regional migration set to grow in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Between 2000 and 2010, Latin American and Caribbean migration declined to destinations outside the region

Mexico will struggle to diversify trade

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MEXICO

With over 80% of Mexico’s exports going to the United States, US protectionism could do untold harm to Mexico’s economy

Dynasties will maintain grip on Mexican politics

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MEXICO

AMLO’s landslide election win has been hailed as a new beginning for Mexican politics, but nepotism remains rife

Mexico Maya Train poses major challenges

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MEXICO

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO)’s Maya Train poses serious social, financial and environmental risks

AMLO will struggle to reduce Mexico gender violence

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MEXICO

After months of demonstrations, women nationwide yesterday held a ‘day without us’, staying home to protest feminicide

Macri will face stiff challenges in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

A weak economic outlook and a strong opposition representation will complicate policy-making

Jair Bolsonaro will face a political jigsaw puzzle

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BRAZIL

Both state governorships and congressional seats have been captured by a wide range of parties

Corruption to dominate election campaigning in 2018

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LATIN AMERICA

Corruption will bring down some political figures, but will provide others with their routes to victory

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