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The recent relaxation of restrictions has prompted a surge in protests, with pandemic impacts compounding many pre-existing grievances. While matters look set to begin improving…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257742
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Transport and hospitality have been the hardest-hit sectors, posting plunges of more than 15 percentage points in July-September against the same period in 2019. Household…
The first-quarter fall, following full-year contractions of 2.5% and 2.2% in 2018 and 2019, includes only the first ten days of the COVID-19-related lockdown, which continues. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253483
ISSN: 2633-304X
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COVID-19 lockdown measures and low oil prices are weighing on the economy, which the IMF expects to contract by 6.7% this year. According to the IMF, Ecuador’s gross financing…
Mutual suspicion nevertheless remains, and US priorities in the region will be a complicating factor, particularly in an election year.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253396
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government has again extended its self-imposed deadline to complete debt restructuring talks until June 12 and there is increased optimism about an eventual deal despite last…