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Arevalo will steer gradual improvements in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

Arevalo’s victory marks a shift in Guatemalan politics. After years of democratic backsliding, Arevalo promises a slow, partial recovery of transparency and the rule of law. His…

Mideast countries will still value BRICS membership

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MIDDLE EAST

This is the first time since 2010 that new members have been invited to join the group, signalling growing confidence among ‘middle powers’ and their intent to establish…

EU economic security policy will strengthen

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EU

The proposals contain some new risk management processes, plus additional focus on dual-use exports and consideration of outward investment. Its significance lies less in the…

Ukraine’s war recovery will need more external funding

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UKRAINE/INT

Co-organised by the UK and Ukrainian governments, the conference concentrated on Ukraine’s economic stabilisation and recovery from the effects of war. A follow-up to URC2022 held…

Immigration is key to US job market and economic plans

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UNITED STATES

Behind this workforce expansion is higher immigration that has allowed considerably more new jobs without raising real wages. Immigration explains some of the strength in…

Guatemalan-US ties will continue to strengthen

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GUATEMALA/US

Support from Washington helped President Bernardo Arevalo take power in January, resetting relations after a period of strain under former President Alejandro Giammattei…

Colombia to deepen China trade and political ties

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COLOMBIA

Colombia is yet formally to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but may do so under President Gustavo Petro. Although Chinese investment offers major potential…

Tunisian president will leverage migration pressure

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TUNISIA

A rising number of Tunisians and sub-Saharan migrants are departing from Tunisia in often fatal attempts to reach Europe. Improved weather conditions worsen the situation, while…

Remittances strengthen Ortega’s position in Nicaragua

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NICARAGUA

The situation comes amid increasing authoritarianism in Nicaragua and suggests that Nicaraguans who have fled political persecution may be inadvertently helping to prop up…

'Near-shoring' may bring FDI to Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

Countries such as Poland, Romania and Hungary have attracted major investment into manufacturing. A new wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) could drive functional upgrading of…