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Category: Elections

Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala

A surprise primary result in Argentina, and two presidential elections this weekend.

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State elections in Malaysia

Malaysia's new government suffers a swing against it in state elections, but the result is broadly in line with expectations.

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Netherlands head to the polls

Another early election in Europe, this time in the Netherlands due to intractable differences on immigration policy.

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Autocrats north and south

The contrasting post-presidential fortunes of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro. Different party systems play an important role.

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Change in Cambodia, but not really

Cambodia's Hun Sen, fresh from victory in a sham election, begins the handover of power to his son. It's a depressing story.

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A Spanish gamble pays off

Another fascinating Spanish election, with prime minister Sánchez still in the hunt to retain office.

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Two kept promises

A peaceful transfer of office happens in Romania, and Senegal's president promises the same for next year.

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Three continents, three elections

Reports from the weekend's three elections in West Africa, Southern Europe and Central America.

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Finland & Greece

Finland has a new government with a prominent role for the far right, while Greece's failure to form a new government has led it to a dubious second election.

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Righting the record in East Timor

East Timor is set for a new government. Meanwhile, a history of Australia's involvement sets the record straight on its route to independence.

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