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Central American Political Risks Rising

February 2011 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: We expect political risks in Central America to rise over the next 12 months, as electoral uncertainty aggravates existing tensions caused by gaping social divisions and spiralling levels of violence. In terms of electoral violence we believe Guatemala is most at risk, whereas Honduras faces the most serious threat of the type of social upheaval currently being witnessed in North Africa.

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