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Voter biases and advertising advances drive extremism

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INTERNATIONAL

Voter and policymakers biases.

Mexico electoral reforms are unlikely to succeed

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MEXICO

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has repeatedly accused electoral institutions of being biased and unreliable. Such claims have intensified since the June 6 mid-term…

Kwamouth unrest underscores Congo local conflict risks

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Despite various political missions aimed at calming tensions from customary chiefs, national and provincial politicians and UN officials, the situation remains extremely fragile.

Further action needed to reinforce Mexico rule of law

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MEXICO

The executive's main response to the credibility crisis triggered by the Iguala disappearances in September, its ten-point rule of law plan unveiled on November 28, coupled with…

Freedom of expression faces new barriers in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

The regulations add to a body of legislation that has expanded rapidly under President John Magufuli’s administration, creating deep concern over freedom of expression in the…

Pension reform boosts credibility of Taiwan government

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TAIWAN

Public sector pension reform in Taiwan.

Recall vote strengthens Mexico’s AMLO

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MEXICO

The plebiscite, which AMLO himself initiated, nevertheless garnered limited interest, achieving turnout of just 17.78%, well short of the 40% threshold required to make…

Risks to Mexican autonomous electoral bodies to endure

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MEXICO

The failure of political parties in the Chamber of Deputies to agree on the appointments, amid allegations levelled against some candidates of political bias, meant that, for the…

Colombia city votes will weaken national government

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COLOMBIA

The government’s low approval ratings nationally, and especially in some major cities, notably Bogota, Medellin and Cali, suggest that candidates belonging to or endorsed by the…

US race protests will not lead to wide reforms

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UNITED STATES

Trump is facing ‘Black Lives Matter’ (BLM) protests in many urban centres. These have spurred riots, with businesses and police being attacked over racism concerns.