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  • Colombia: Political alliance between former presidents likely to increase polarisation
  • Brazil: Supreme Court to re-enforce validity of plea bargain agreements, anti-corruption enforcement to continue
  • South Africa: President likely to survive no-confidence vote despite ruling on secret ballot
  • International Business Issues: Global risk management trend towards supply chain due diligence, conflict mineral disclosure to continue despite US actions
  • Congo (DRC): Militia attack, upsurge in communal tensions point to deteriorating security situation in North Kivu province
  • Nigeria: Port sector reform to benefit shippers, terminal operations by reducing red tape, corruption
  • Mexico: Temporary business closures, social unrest highlight persistent security challenges in Tamaulipas
  • Germany: Railway attacks, clashes with police suggest period of unruly protest ahead of G20 summit
  • Bolivia: Corruption charges against oil company executive highlight perception of pervasive official corruption
  • Mid East & N Africa: Reported involvement of Iran-linked militias in oil exports increases reputational risk in Iraq
  • Thailand: Corruption probes into Buddhist temples indicate continued efforts to curtail monastic influence
  • Peru: Resignation of minister demonstrates political polarisation, increasing opposition to government
  • Africa: Eritrea’s reported reoccupation of disputed border region unlikely to spark new war with Djibouti
  • France: New government likely to pass ambitious programme of business-relevant reforms in stages, with limited opposition
  • China: Upcoming environmental insurance requirements, soil pollution law reflect growing liability risks
  • Mid East & N Africa: Publication of Saudi-led bloc’s demands reduces likelihood of diplomatic solution to Qatar crisis over coming weeks
  • Russia: EU unlikely to expand sanctions on Russia following extension of existing sanctions
  • Kenya: Politicisation of land to raise threat of localised unrest around 8 August elections
  • Mauritius: Ruling against prime minister to undermine anti-corruption efforts

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