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Bolivia’s ambitious development plans face challenges

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BOLIVIA

The strategy, which has attracted criticism from opponents as being overly statist, is based largely on the policy orientation adopted by the Morales administrations between 2006…

Agriculture and environment policies confuse in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The incoming government's agricultural and environmental policies.

Mexico expropriation risk may rise as AMLO term ends

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MEXICO

The move was not altogether unexpected, with the energy ministry having previously hinted it was possible. It nevertheless feeds concerns that the outgoing administration of…

Post-Castro leadership will pursue continuity in Cuba

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CUBA

The handover was one of several changes to the politburo that have brought to an end the leadership of the 1959 revolution. The new politburo is nevertheless dominated by familiar…

Numerous stresses will plague Paraguay-Brazil ties

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PARAGUAY

Paraguay-Brazil relations.

Absent state will facilitate Amazon damage in Peru

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PERU

Deforestation is continuing apace, although at a slower rate than in neighbouring Brazil. State presence in much of the region is, at best, precarious, and indigenous peoples are…

Cabinet changes radicalise tone in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

New Vice-President Tareck El Aissami, currently governor of Aragua state, is a controversial appointment owing to allegations of complicity in drug and terrorism networks…

Fast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues

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ECUADOR

He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…