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1 – 10 of 12He 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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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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COVID-19 lockdown measures and low oil prices are weighing on the economy, which the IMF expects to contract by 6.7% this year. According to the IMF, Ecuador’s gross financing…
He has nevertheless fallen short of the 50% (or 40% with a 10-point lead) required to win outright. A run-off will be held on April 11, but it is not yet settled whether…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259503
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Latin America and the Caribbean now account for over one-quarter of confirmed COVID-19 cases and around one-third of deaths. Although stringent COVID-19-related measures imposed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256559
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This Fund-supported programme will help Ecuador address the economic shock caused by the sharp drop in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic. It also paves the way for the…
Precluded from running for the top job after having already served two terms, Correa has been selected as the running mate of Andres Arauz, a relatively unknown 35-year-old, who…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB255051
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The conservative alliance that supported his election collapsed in mid-May, after his Creating Opportunities (CREO) failed to back the Social Christian Party (PSC) candidate for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261697
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All presidential candidates are emphasising their credentials to lead economic recovery, though only a handful have a realistic chance of winning. Right-winger Guillermo Lasso of…
Lasso’s success signals broad continuity. President Lenin Moreno has governed in alliance with the right, introducing austerity measures and liberal reforms which Lasso will…