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Lopez liberation will not ease Venezuela opposition

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VENEZUELA

In an unexpected move, opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was granted house arrest on July 8 after serving three years of a 14-year prison sentence linked to violent anti-government…

Economic reforms to challenge Ecuador’s Moreno in 2020

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ECUADOR

Ecuador's economic difficulties.

Pressure grows on Ecuador's Correa as oil price bites

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ECUADOR

Tensions between the state and society have increased following the fall of world oil prices. Less oil revenue has forced the government to attempt to raise taxes on households…

Mining will stoke tensions in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

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…

Ecuador’s 2024 budget will prompt mixed reactions

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ECUADOR

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…

Arevalo seeks Guatemala mining harmony and prosperity

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GUATEMALA

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…

Further Nicaragua sanctions to harden Ortega’s stance

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NICARAGUA

Political tensions.

Earthquake may add to fiscal woes in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

Thousands protested in early April against government plans to increase tax, the latest sign of rising tensions following the collapse of oil prices, the widening of the budget…

Street pressures will erode elite cohesion in Cuba

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CUBA

The government is nevertheless shaken. Protests were triggered by severe economic hardship, and reflect a loss of public confidence that the government can improve matters. The…

Rural protests could quickly snowball in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Tens of thousands of farmers and indigenous people have taken part in demonstrations since May 30 in protest at the government's economic policies. At least three people are…