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Latin America protest risks will rise post-COVID-19

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America and the Caribbean now account for over one-quarter of confirmed COVID-19 cases and around one-third of deaths. Although stringent COVID-19-related measures imposed…

Iran’s state can manage intensified new-model protests

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IRAN

In November, farmers gathered in Isfahan to complain about water scarcity. Teachers, miners, pensioners and municipal workers have also protested in recent months against a…

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

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PANAMA

The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…

Honduras protests to dog the rest of Hernandez’s term

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HONDURAS

Demonstrations, which are still ongoing, are disrupting business operations and putting increased pressure on President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is also facing a backlash due…

Recovery will not reverse poverty woes in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

In 2016, the economic downturn boosted unemployment, especially in the manufacturing and construction industries, while inflation undermined real incomes, hitting the poorest…

Chile Safe Return Plan aims to move to 'new normal'

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CHILE

Plans for gradual reopening in Chile.

Far right may gain political space in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The rise of far-right support.

Prospects for North Africa in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for North Africa in 2019.

Costa Rica fiscal reform looks doomed to fail

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COSTA RICA

Fiscal reform protests.

Islamist threat is limited but growing in Kazakhstan

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KAZAKHSTAN

Meyram Ayubaev was answering questions about the man held for the July 18 shooting of four police and a civilian in Almaty. That incident came within six weeks of attacks that…