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1 – 10 of 142The deal, which was finalised under former President Guillermo Lasso (2021-23) and approved by the National Assembly in February, promises improved access to expanding Chinese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287100
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The amount of land granted for mining has now surpassed 2 million hectares, having doubled between 2021 and 2023 to around 1.8 million. This rapid expansion in mining activity…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287043
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287238
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The economy is increasingly dependent on the mining sector and on mineral sales to China. The domestic economy remains hampered by depressed internal demand.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286471
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Panama has demonstrated resilience and maintained economic momentum, despite challenges such as reduced traffic through the drought-stricken Panama Canal and the closure, after…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286475
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The move raises risks for Noboa, who presented himself during his presidential campaign as environmentally aware. An ongoing dispute in Cotopaxi between indigenous communities and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286229
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However, there are signs that political cooperation is beginning to crumble, which will reduce the pace of reform. A National Assembly vote later this month on the government’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285772
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The government proposes banning new contracts for thermal coal exploitation, shortening timeframes for mining exploration and introducing new environmental regulations that could…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285869
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The sector will nevertheless remain mired in uncertainty for some time to come due to grassroots opposition, government efforts to overhaul sector regulations, and mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285505
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Chile was a global frontrunner in exploring the potential of green hydrogen, but progress in developing the industry has stalled in recent years. Delays in laying out clear rules…