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Gap between France’s Macron and Le Pen is narrowing

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FRANCE

Nevertheless, Le Pen remains the most serious threat to President Emmanuel Macron's hopes for re-election in 2022. She stands above him in some national polls, reflecting her…

Coalition conflicts carry credibility costs in Chile

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CHILE

Outlook for the coalition and the government's reform programme.

Burkina Faso's Kabore faces mounting public pressures

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BURKINA FASO

Despite enhanced military efforts, jihadist groups are becoming increasingly brazen in their attacks, while labour and other social unrest is also challenging the authorities…

Referendum results will give edge to Peru's Vizcarra

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PERU

Implications of the December 9 referendum.

Maia lines up to succeed Temer in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The Senate vote was the last hurdle the bill had to clear in Congress before President Michel Temer could sign it into law. The approval of this reform, which represents the most…

Labour reform will not reduce unemployment in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Deteriorating labour market conditions are having negative economic and social effects. The unemployment rate reached 13.6% in the three months ending in April, with 14 million…

Prospects for Chile in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Chile in 2016.

Costa Rica’s pension system faces crisis

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COSTA RICA

Pension pressures in Costa Rica.

Next UK Labour leader will struggle to restore unity

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UNITED KINGDOM

Labour leadership race.