France-EU showdown over budget will be damaging

Open confrontation between Brussels and Paris over fiscal consolidation now looks probable

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Morales scores landslide election win in Bolivia

The administration is likely to maintain its pragmatic economic policies during Morales's third term

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Weak intra-regional trade and infrastructure obstacles point to another year of trade stagnation

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IMF global growth forecasts were downwardly revised once again, highlighting challenges ahead for policymakers

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The governing Frente Amplio, if re-elected, will face a weaker position to tackle economic imbalances

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Improvement in yields for cereals is necessary to accommodate population growth, but may not occur

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Without economies of scale and higher productivity, Africa's agro-processing industries will struggle to grow

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Low growth rates mean that the government will borrow significantly to fulfil its promises

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Despite the weakening trend in commodity prices, sharp increases in basic living costs pressure low-income households

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Contradictions between indigenous peoples' rights and economic development may become more acute

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