Rumour Mill

April 2007 | Risk Summary

Speculation is rife that President Nicanor Duarte will enact a self-inflicted coup - an 'autogolpe' - because his plans to amend the constitution to allow re-election look destined to fail. Rumours have become so widespread that Duarte felt it necessary to publicly deny that these are his intentions on April 10. Meanwhile, the main opposition parties are set to convene again in April after their new-found unity in the

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