Prospects for Mexico and Central America in 2017

While modest economic growth is expected across the region, political prospects look set to vary considerably

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Spain's new government may be unstable and ineffective

Despite a divided opposition, the minority government is in a weak position and may not last its full term

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Local wins for conservatives and small parties point to a more divided congress and a Social Democrat candidate for 2018

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Opponents accuse the president of taking an authoritarian turn, while the ruling party worries about growing opposition

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Burundi has further isolated itself having largely neutralised internal opposition in recent months

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Graft scandal already mars the new president's popularity, but reforms may have limited impact

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The government's perceived inability to legislate will render the president a lame duck for the remainder of his term

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Nepal wants to benefit from its location between two of Asia's largest but competing economies

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Challenged by the freedom of the web, the government responds with control, legislation and censorship

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Sunday's local election results were a rebuff to both key coalitions, but a blow to the government in particular

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