Traditional loyalties may crumble in Mexico in 2018

After years of poor governance, political attitudes appear to be shifting in states across Mexico

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Rural protests could quickly snowball in Colombia

After half a century of armed conflict, unaddressed rural disputes continue to foster social unrest

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An ageing global population will constrain potential GDP growth due to lower labour supply

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China's economic policy plans to 2020 put economic growth second place to welfare objectives

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While the rate of remittance growth may slow this year, income will rise overall

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As Castro tries to secure the revolution's legacy, international, domestic and internal party struggles all lie ahead

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Moscow treats protests over economic issues more gently than political demonstrations

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While economic reforms should ultimately encourage prosperity, their implementation is a tough balancing act

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Spending on stability is a long-term strategy, while the militant threat requires swifter solutions

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With migration reversing, violence falling, infrastructure improving and trade growing, cross-border ties look healthy

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