Democracy falls short on inclusion in Latin America

The latest Latinobarometro survey still shows support for democracy, but the young are critical of its achievements

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Ambitious UN global goals may falter in execution

The UN has agreed a new set of goals to replace the Millenium Development Goals, but the new ones seem overly ambitious

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The Finance Ministry has conceded that its headline macroeconomic data are inaccurate

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Indigenous policies will boost the government's votes by providing short-term benefits to some communities

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The health sector is improving, but disparities remain and efforts to introduce substantial reform faces challenges.

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Ankara will gamble its energy security on winning elections

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Debt relief proposals could boost socioeconomic sustainability, but international buy-in will be hard to achieve

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The Assad state's survival depends upon a rapidly fragmenting economy

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Contraceptives are crucial for stemming population growth, but some countries have been slow to promote their use

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Political stability and high commodity prices have boosted social spending, but poverty programmes could face pressures

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