Castro reforms set to slow in Cuba

With the US election fast approaching, the most serious threats to rapprochement may come from within Cuba

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Budget will stabilise Portugal's minority government

Though largely austerity-driven, the 2017 budget satisfies the government's left-wing allies

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Six months before the next general election, the Dutch government abandons austerity

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China is dismantling its infamous 'household registration' system, but not all the consequences are benign

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The government's tax reform proposals have met criticism in congress

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The weakness of the peso internationally should keep Mexico competitive regardless of domestic dynamics

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Structural characteristics have allowed populists to gather support by taking a radical anti-refugee stance

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While the peace deal is a definite step forward, it will bring new challenges for the FARC and the state

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Hopes of debt relief from Greece's creditors in return for compliance appear to be being pushed well into the future

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Pena Nieto is unlikely to be forced from office but he is in for a difficult 27 months

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