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El Salvador: Future President Promises to Continue Current Policy

... Salvatrucha” and Barrio 18 has already led to a reduction in the murder rate, down 50 per cent in 2013 from the previous year. The latest polls are predicting an electoral victory for Salvador Sánchez Cerén. Whatever the outcome, this Central American nation’s political reality will change on March 9. In my opinion, if he replaces the centre-left Funes, Sánchez Cerén might attempt to enact the more radical measures that are characteristic of the FMLN. We can probably ...

03.03.2014

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Costa Rica: Should We Expect Changesafter the Elections?

... relations are not at a very high level because Russia has little to offer Costa Rica, and besides, Costa Rica is traditionally oriented towards the United States. Of course, we have the potential to develop relations in tourism, because, like many other Central American nations, Costa Rica offers substantial recreational opportunities, and a large number of foreign tourists go there every year. Moreover, Costa Rica often holdsevents dedicated to environmental protection, as the country has rich flora ...

27.02.2014

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)