Latin American countries seem to be apathetic to this possible development or may be they expect some other country to come to their rescue.

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Given the reality of the situation, to wait and let the market try to work out the problem seems to be a bit apathetic and lethargic, to say the least.

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And the size of the vote surprised those who had expected people to be apathetic: in fact, they turned out in large numbers.

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The paper urges voters not to be apathetic.

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Both Ms Whitman and Ms Fiorina used to be considered either moderate or politically apathetic and originally planned to portray themselves as competent managers.

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People are quite stupendously lazy if they can't see a direct cause-effect and I think that quite a few of the apathetic - "what difference will my vote make" - bunch would be more likely to exercise their franchise if they didn't have to exercise their legs.

BBC: Matthew Parris