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Citizens across more than 70 countries will be heading to the polls over the next twelve months. It\\u2019s a record year for voting, but how democratic will the processes be? One of the year\\u2019s most significant elections will take place in Mexico, where the incumbent president, Andr\\xe9s Manuel L\\xf3pez Obrador, will loom large. (10:35). And, how ambient music can help you block out the noise. (17:44).

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