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1 – 10 of 40The government proposes banning new contracts for thermal coal exploitation, shortening timeframes for mining exploration and introducing new environmental regulations that could…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285869
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The crisis of insecurity in Ecuador, in particular, has raised concerns in neighbouring countries about the activities of drug trafficking mafias as well as other forms of illegal…
This is the largest-ever fund aimed at improving integration on the continent, and comes at a pivotal moment for the Mercosur trade bloc, which is facing an existential crisis…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284224
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This sector has grown substantially with the rise in recent years of the world gold price, contributing to the rapid deforestation of the rainforest in the north of the country…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283617
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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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Colombia is yet formally to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but may do so under President Gustavo Petro. Although Chinese investment offers major potential…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279281
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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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He faces pressure to deliver on ambitious promises regarding systemic reform, economic prosperity, wealth redistribution, environmental conservation and peace. However, his…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272098
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The relationship is diversifying into new sectors, although the exchange of LAC commodities for Chinese manufactures remains at the centre. The relationship will continue to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272109
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The outlook for the mining sector.