• Bahrain – the schism keeps widening between increasingly radicalized wings of the opposition and the regime, virtually guaranteeing more violence;
  • Belize – the government has rejected a restructuring proposal by holders of its debt.
  • Argentina – The troubles for President Fernandez are piling up!  On the brink of Debt Default
  • Cyprus – Time may be running out
  • Egypt – Power grab has darkened the outlook
  • Greece – IMF and EU have agreed on debt deal
  • Korea (South)– Government tries to curb rise of the won
  • Mexico – Wide ranging changes underway
  • Somalia – International community may help to end chronic instability
  • Venezuela – Formal devaluation widely expected

To read the full story click on this link:  Weekly Focus 11-29-12

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