Search results
1 – 8 of 8
Price hikes for petrol, electricity, water and gas are among several adjustment measures that will drive up living costs, compounding already high inflation. Meanwhile…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285006
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
In an attempt to quell popular anger over soaring prices, Havana has imposed price caps on the private sector for six basic consumer goods. This may help fight inflation somewhat…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288398
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
AMLO took power in 2018 promising to address Mexico’s poor human rights record. As his presidency ends, militarised policing has done little to reduce insecurity and authorities…
CUBA: Price hikes will foster social tensions
The presidency clarified quickly that the idea was not to conduct a formal assembly, but to establish a popular mandate for policy changes. Petro has said he does not aim to…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287959
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The party’s new dominance has generated uncertainty about the constitutional reforms it plans to pursue, raising concerns both within Mexico and abroad.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289481
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Income inequality has also gone hand in hand with low social mobility and large disparities in wealth distribution. Reducing inequality remains complicated due to the economic…
Latin America’s population is ageing rapidly amid declining birth rates and rising life expectancy. This is driving a need for urgent action to prevent demographic changes…