African central banks face growing political pressures

The recent sacking of a central bank governor has highlighted the fragile independence of many such institutions

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Costa Rica’s pandemic response faces political hurdles

The government has plans for addressing the country’s economic crisis, but Congress is unlikely to approve

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President Alberto Fernandez's popularity is falling as COVID-19 cases rise and partisan divisions increase

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The impact of COVID-19 on jobs and incomes will probably persist in the medium term and exacerbate social problems

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A student-led protest movement is calling for the government’s resignation

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Issuance in March saw the largest drop in the first six months of this year due to the pandemic

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Colombia’s economic indicators are spiralling downwards

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The population is demanding accountability for the Beirut blast and deeper political-economic sclerosis

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The alliance led by the party of the Rajapaksa brothers now commands a parliamentary supermajority

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With a new EU-Africa development treaty looming, the bloc will leverage future health partnerships

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