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1 – 10 of 13Rather than serving a full term, he will complete that of his predecessor, Guillermo Lasso, who took office in 2021 but stood down early, having run into congressional gridlock…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283593
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The first relates to whether oil production should continue at three fields in and around the Yasuni National Park in the Amazonian region, and the second to whether mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280578
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Output remains well below peak levels seen under former President Lenin Moreno (2017-21), and indigenous and environmental concerns look set to hinder the industry's development…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273527
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Government-CONAIE talks have helped to ease political tensions, but the government’s continued public attacks on the indigenous movement weigh against hopes of a negotiated…
The economic impact of COVID-19.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251709
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He aims to increase incentives for private firms and foreign state-owned enterprises to operate in Ecuador, while reducing the role of national oil company Petroecuador. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263400
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The first round's leading candidate, former Vice-President Lenin Moreno, of the leftist ruling party Alianza Pais, will face former banker and centre-right candidate Guillermo…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218224
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Lockdown measures have helped stem contagion but have had a devasting impact on the economy. Market liberalisation and debt renegotiation efforts place most of the burden of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253510
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The government's precarious fiscal position means that some taxes will be increased, but the rate of VAT will remain unchanged. Much of the adjustment will come about from the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246846
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The vote came after two weeks of national strike action led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE). Lasso responded to the strike by declaring a…