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Congo's political crisis may move back to the streets

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The delay, while long-expected, fatally undermines the 'December 31 Agreement', a compromise agreed in 2016 between the government and opposition intended to lead to elections by…

New government in Guyana will face challenges

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GUYANA

The government has changed hands only once since independence in 1966: in 1992 the People's Progressive Party (PPP), led by Cheddi Jagan, assumed power following 26 years of…

"Inclusion through consumption" may buoy Brazil's Lula

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BRAZIL

Poorer households' consumption rose markedly under the centre-left governments of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvia (2003-10). Some argue this depoliticised the poor; the new…

Well-being could revolutionise New Zealand policies

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NEW ZEALAND

As finance minister Grant Robinson said, well-being is about “pursuing productive, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth that improves” citizens’ living standards and tackles…

CENI reform will destabilise Congo’s Sacred Union

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The political struggle over the CENI threatens to cause a first major crisis for the new ‘Sacred Union’ political majority established by President Felix Tshisekedi less than six…

Kamerhe arrest will destabilise Congo’s presidency

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Dynamics within Congo's coalition government.

Early polls give Baldizon election edge in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

The outlook for the September presidential elections.

Presidential run-off is likely in Costa Rica next year

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COSTA RICA

This appears to reflect high levels of disillusionment with established political parties, possibly exacerbated by several public sector corruption scandals that have emerged in…

Congo heads towards a turbulent election season

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The opposition has recently held multiple protests denouncing problems with electoral preparations, which the authorities have firmly suppressed. The elections are due in December.

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…