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1 – 10 of 21He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285446
ISSN: 2633-304X
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ECUADOR: Army will not solve criminality long-term
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284542
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ECUADOR: Crises offer Noboa political opportunities
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284509
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The army now has a central role in combating crime groups, 22 of which have been categorised as terrorist organisations. The move has been widely welcomed, but militarisation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284671
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Although she has recognised the announcement, she still maintains that the result was “illegitimate”. A new government is to take office next week, but Castillo was unable to name…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262936
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A year on from the historic July 2021 protests, worsening economic realities are perpetuating popular discontent. However, renewed large-scale unrest remains unlikely;…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271357
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The handover was one of several changes to the politburo that have brought to an end the leadership of the 1959 revolution. The new politburo is nevertheless dominated by familiar…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260982
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A spate of deadly prison uprisings has accompanied a more general rise in crime, especially in the coastal region, which has seen homicides soar. Lasso's emergency measure, which…
MEXICO: Teacher protests will drag on
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES212072
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CUBA: Western Union departure will compound suffering