Reforms

Mexico's lower house rejects Sheinbaum's electoral reform, 'Plan B' looms

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

PM Anwar set to dump Malaysia’s embattled anti-graft chief as pressure over abuses mounts

People hold placards bearing images of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), during a protest calling for his resignation outside the agency’s headquarters at Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Commentary

Two-thirds for what? Anwar’s supermajority means little for reforms

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) made fighting corruption a key plank of his regime but allegations of abuse against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission especially against its chief Azam Baki (right) are putting off his reform minded supporters.

Partner in Malaysia’s ruling bloc says it is reviewing ties as rifts deepen over graft scandal

People hold placards bearing images of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), during a protest calling for his resignation outside the agency’s headquarters at Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Setback for Anwar: Bid to separate powers of attorney-general and public prosecutor delayed

Malaysia's former economy minister Rafizi Ramli (left) and nine other MPs aligned to him broke ranks with colleagues in PM Anwar Ibrahim's government over an attempt to create a new office of Public Prosecutor on March 3.

Argentina's Milei says to pursue lower taxes and electoral system reform

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks during the opening session of the 144th legislative term of Congress at the National Congress building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Argentina Senate approves Milei-backed labor reform

A demonstrator holds a flag as police use a water cannon during a protest outside Argentina's National Congress on the day senators vote on a labor reform law proposed by President Javier Milei's libertarian government to attract investment and revive growth, and which unions say will roll back workers' rights, in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Mexico's Sheinbaum presents electoral reform that aims to slash spending by 25%

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Workplace equality exists nowhere, says World Bank

In countries where women have more opportunities, men’s rate of labour force participation is also higher, the World Bank report says.

Turkey's approval of peace roadmap is important step, PKK source says

Turkey’s Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus chairs a parliamentary commission set to vote on a draft report aimed at facilitating the disarmament of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a step that could advance a peace process to end more than four decades of conflict, in Ankara, Turkey, February 18, 2026. Grand National Assembly of Turkey/Handout via REUTERS

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