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Significance
In April, both Honduras and the Dominican Republic moved to introduce constitutional reforms that would allow presidential re-election. This is controversial in both countries but particularly so in Honduras, where a similar proposal in 2009 led to a military coup and a prolonged period of diplomatic isolation.
Impacts
Political attention in Honduras is now set to focus on constitutional reform, potentially undermining efforts to crack down on violence.
Opposition to the reform may bring protests and strikes in Honduras, weighing on business productivity.
In the Dominican Republic, the reform would allow incumbent President Danilo Medina to run again when his term finishes in 2016.
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2015
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