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1 – 10 of 153The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286714
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The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284379
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BRAZIL: Lula backs away from OPEC+ amid pressures
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283788
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The outlook for the government is positive. A thaw in relations with the United States and EU, plus sanctions relief, will bring economic benefits and social spending. The slow…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283350
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His Historic Pact suffered a major setback in October’s local elections, with opposition figures set to govern some of Colombia’s largest cities (including Bogota) from January 1…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283348
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The government has provided substantial financial assistance to the company, and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has said more will be available whenever needed. How…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278086
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GUYANA: Soaring growth may bring corruption risks
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES276124
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The government’s prudence should allow it to maintain Mexico’s investment-grade rating, despite lacklustre economic growth and the downgrading of state-owned oil firm Pemex.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273671
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Velez and her anti-extractive views are broadly unpopular, but the government is unwilling to yield on its conviction that Colombia must wean itself off hydrocarbons. It will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274649
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Although growth has remained positive this year, it slowed in the second quarter and total output has not recovered from the collapse of economic activity in 2020. Poverty remains…