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Proposed Mexico energy reforms would be radical

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MEXICO

The aim is to restore the market dominance of the state-owned Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). The move would sideline private players and potentially force the closure of…

China rebalancing offers South-east Asia growth chance

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Outlook for Chinese economic rebalancing and South-east Asia's economies.

State taxes rise to cope with recession in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The agency noted the likelihood of a worsening debt position and that 'challenging political dynamics' limit prospects for fiscal reform. Meanwhile, state governments have raised…

No-deal Brexit will hurt fragile Greek economy

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UK/GREECE

The impact on Greece of a no-deal Brexit.

Floods expose continuing state weaknesses in Peru

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PERU

The impacts on infrastructure and agriculture have been severe. These have exposed the vulnerabilities of community defences and the weakness of state agencies in responding to…

US actions raise agricultural trade costs globally

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INTERNATIONAL

US President Donald Trump last month targeted Canada’s supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs as an example of unfair restrictions on agricultural exports to that…

Ethanol will raise US and domestic pressures in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Brazil’s quota of 750 million litres expired at the end of August, primarily affecting imports from the United States. Brazilian ethanol, derived mainly from sugarcane, has been…

US election will roil Latin American outlook

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LATIN AMERICA

The US election impact in Latin America.

Mozambique’s mega-dam plans may face obstacles

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MOZAMBIQUE

The 1,500-megawatt project could have a major impact on energy supply within Mozambique and the wider region. However, the government may face multiple challenges in getting the…

Hurricane Irma may bring long-term costs for Caribbean

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CARIBBEAN

The islands most affected were Barbuda, St Martin and Sint Maarten, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Given their dependence on tourism…