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As a general rules: Myanmar’s coup

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The Economist

News & Politics, News

4.35K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2021

⏱️ 24 minutes

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The army already had plenty of political power, but following a landslide election loss it dramatically seized more. After five years of democracy, will the country abide a return to military rule? The wind-power boom has driven a scramble for balsa wood—harming the Ecuadoreans who live where it grows. And a better way to test the language skills of would-be citizens. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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