Ecuador’s military faces cuts as security risks build

The president is juggling efforts to reduce public spending, appease the military and prevent social unrest

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Africa’s opposition parties will grow more combative

Opposition parties across the continent are pursuing more aggressive strategies

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The army has been the dominant force since independence, but recent turmoil has disrupted the established order

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After October’s contested election, Bolivia is gearing up for a fresh vote, but doubts about fairness remain

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The opposition leader returned to Caracas last night after a month-long tour of Europe and North America

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The prime minister has announced he will step down, after his wife was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife

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The main Shia factions have at last agreed on a new premier, but all the old problems remain

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Last year’s presidential election result has been nullified

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President Sebastian Pinera's approval rating has fallen to 6%, according to a recent opinion poll

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The government must find a way of meeting IMF demands, without prompting public unrest

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