Chile relief plan will seek to limit COVID-19 damage

The government and much of the opposition have agreed a major relief plan to tackle the impact of the pandemic

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Russian leader will avoid announcing election plans

The president says he is unsure whether he will run for office again but welcomes changes that shut down succession talk

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VAT-free days will help retail recover from the COVID-19 crisis, but they may do so at the expense of public health

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While the global aviation industry is in disarray, the government appears committed to retaining a national carrier

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This year looks likely to be one of missed opportunities for both Colombia and Venezuela

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The continent faces an unprecedented economic crisis in the wake of COVID-19

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Already weak, economic activity has been falling sharply since the continuing COVID-19-lockdown was imposed on March 20

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As the pandemic's effects begin to be felt, government and citizens are distracted by politics

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Growth projections for Africa in 2020 based on different scenarios

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Growth projections for different types of African economies, 2020

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