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Hello and welcome to the Intelligence on Economist Radio. I'm your host Jason Palmer.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

Despite promises from President Donald Trump to revive America's coal industry, it's withering.

Our correspondent visits a protest camp in coal country with a surprisingly wide base.

Some supporters in Trump t-shirts, others eating pizzas sent by left-wing firebrand Bernie Sanders.

And India is the world's largest producer and consumer of sugar.

But a mad set of economic policies has resulted in a surplus of the sweet stuff.

Seven million tons of it.

First up though.

After years of a simmering corruption scandal, Peru has abruptly plunged into a four-bullying political crisis.

The president, Martin Viscara, lost patience with the Congress and dissolved the body.

Congress asserts that move was illegal and the dispute continues.

Some protesters took to the streets to support Mr. Viscara, riot police closed down parts of Lima.

The president had been trying to pass anti-corruption reforms and to change the way judges were appointed.

He claims Congress, which is controlled by the opposition, has repeatedly blocked his efforts.

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