Kyrgyz elite pushed aside by nationalist adversaries

A little-known figure has become prime minister and acting president with the backing of out-of-favour nationalists

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Thai military will try to avoid launching a coup

An escalation in anti-government protests raises the question of whether the military will intervene to restore order

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The election result is a strong endorsement of the MAS and will invigorate the left across Latin America

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Protests which started out against a notorious police unit now reflect a wider set of aims

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While the president remains broadly popular, anger is building in relation to several matters

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Various pandemic-related support measures are due to expire amid rising hardship and depleted state finances

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While northern Yemen suffers a fuel crisis, the south is dealing with depreciation and spiking food prices

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The country is preparing for parliamentary elections after a rare wave of anti-government demonstrations

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Despite strong opposition to his third-term bid, the incumbent appears on course for victory

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Alvarado has pushed through tax reforms before, but under the current circumstances, he will struggle to do so again

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