Outsiders overperformed, underscoring the volatility of Latin American politics. Candidates calling to emulate El Salvador’s crackdown on crime did not do well.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
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What to Know About China’s Real Estate Crisis
China’s economy was long dependent on a booming real estate sector, which has recently fallen on harder times.
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BRICS Debates Adding New Members
China wants to expand the five-nation bloc, but the members’ conflicting interests may get in the way.
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Chinese Confidence Hits Low Point Because of Nation’s Economic Troubles
Consumers and business owners say they feel paralyzed by despair, and their reluctance to spend and borrow is feeding what could become a dangerous cycle.
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China Faces a Crisis in Its Real Estate Sector
Beijing wanted to cool its housing market, but created a bigger problem, as the fallout from debt-laden developers and sinking sales spreads to the broader economy.