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Nicaragua Population and Ethnic Groups Explained

Nicaragua population explained: about 6.9 million people, a mestizo majority, Caribbean coast peoples, a growing diaspora and what it means...

November 4, 2026

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Analysis

Who Dominates Trinidad and Tobago, Elites and Regions Explained

Trinidad and Tobago power in 2026: the two big parties, the communities behind them, regions, energy business, the army, unions...

November 4, 2026

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Analysis

Brazil Energy and Power Sector Explained

Brazil energy in November 2026: record oil output, a mostly renewable power grid, tariffs, outages, auctions and what it means...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Who Runs Ivory Coast’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026

Ivory Coast economy in November 2026: who controls cocoa, gold, oil, banks and the stock exchange, with IMF figures, prices...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Sao Tome and Principe and Its Neighbours in Central Africa

Sao Tome and Principe neighbours in November 2026: sea borders with Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria, ECCAS, the currency peg,...

November 4, 2026

Colombia

Colombia Highway Bus Crash Kills Two

A Flota Magdalena bus hit a semi-truck on Colombia’s Pan-American Highway in Cauca, killing two and hurting at least 15....

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Who Runs Gabon’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026

Gabon economy in November 2026: who controls oil, manganese, timber and banking, from Vaalco and Eramet to BGFIBank and the...

November 4, 2026

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Analysis

Chile Tax System Explained for Residents and Foreigners

Chile tax in 2026: income tax bands in US$, the company rate cut to 23%, VAT, who must file, the...

November 4, 2026

Palacio Nacional in Mexico City lit up at night, a long low palace facade behind the empty Zocalo square with a tall flagpole

Analysis

Mexico Political Parties Explained, Who Stands for What

Mexico parties in November 2026: Morena and its allies, the opposition, two new parties, their leaders, public funds and how...

November 4, 2026

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Analysis

Puerto Rico Security and Crime Explained 2026

Puerto Rico security in November 2026: murders, armed groups, police and army, hotspots and what it means for residents and...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Guinea Geopolitics Explained 2026

Guinea geopolitics as of November 2026: China, Rio Tinto, the Gulf, the IMF, the EU, the US and Turkey compete...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Foreign Powers and Investors in Zimbabwe 2026

Zimbabwe foreign powers and investors in November 2026: China, Impala Platinum, the IMF, the US and the EU, and what...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Angola Population and Ethnic Groups Explained

Angola population in 2026: 36.6 million people in the final 2024 census, a young and urban country led by the...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Sierra Leone Geopolitics Explained 2026

Sierra Leone geopolitics in November 2026: a full US entry ban, a UAE trade pact, China, India, Turkey, the EU...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Djibouti in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances

Djibouti continent guide for November 2026: its weight in Africa, role in the AU, IGAD and AfCFTA, alliances, disputes and...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Abuja, Nigeria Explained 2026

Abuja city guide for November 2026: Nigeria's planned capital, its population, politics, FCT budget, security, Ebola case and what it...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Uganda Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026

Uganda politics in November 2026: President Museveni, the cabinet of 26 May, Parliament seat counts, the army, the courts and...

November 4, 2026

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Africa

Foreign Powers and Investors in Ethiopia 2026

Ethiopia foreign players in November 2026: the IMF, World Bank, China and France as creditors, investors, the US, Turkey, BRICS...

November 4, 2026

Concrete piers and cable stays of a long bridge stretching across calm blue water, with a small boat below and a distant shoreline

Analysis

Maracaibo, Venezuela Explained 2026

Maracaibo city guide for 2026: 1.9 million residents, the oil lake, parishes, governance, safety advice and what it means for...

November 4, 2026

The curved silver roof and glass entrance of the Coliseo de Puerto Rico arena in San Juan under a blue sky with white clouds

Guides

Luis Fonsi Plays San Juan on 20 February

Luis Fonsi plays the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan on Saturday, 20 February 2027. Date, seller, entry rules...

November 4, 2026