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New term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele

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EL SALVADOR

However, problems with the count have delayed an official result. Bukele, who has already served nearly a full term as president, circumvented a constitutional ban on re-election…

Major tests lie ahead for Ecuador’s Noboa

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ECUADOR

The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…

Upcoming Uruguay elections may see opposition win

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URUGUAY

President Luis Alberto Lacalle, who is not eligible for re-election, has seen his approval ratings fall somewhat over the past year although they remain positive. He hopes to…

Investor confidence in Turkey will rise slowly

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TURKEY

The move is part of the government’s new more orthodox economic policy, which was adopted following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s re-election in May. The change of policy…

Algeria’s budget will drive up public debt

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ALGERIA

The budget is geared towards boosting living standards ahead of the presidential elections towards the end of the year, in which President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will most likely…

Bangladesh faces stormy lead-up to elections

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BANGLADESH

The next general election is expected in January. The health of BNP leader Khaleda Zia, under house arrest, is reportedly deteriorating seriously. Separately, the United States…

Prospects for US politics in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

President Joe Biden turns 81 today. In a country where half the population is younger than 39, most voters would rather not see an electoral rematch between Biden and Donald…

Election plans carry risks for Sri Lanka’s leader

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SRI LANKA

According to the constitution, the next presidential election must take place in September-October 2024, but parliamentary polls are not due until 2025. Wickremesinghe is heavily…

Dominican monetary policies pave way for growth

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The relative sluggishness is due partly to the delayed impacts of financial tightening and reduced global demand. While domestic demand has been the primary engine of growth, the…

Boluarte will fail to regain lost ground in Peru

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PERU

In the streets outside, police clashed with demonstrators demanding her resignation and early elections. A new president of Congress was elected two days earlier following a deal…