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1 – 10 of 64The move raises risks for Noboa, who presented himself during his presidential campaign as environmentally aware. An ongoing dispute in Cotopaxi between indigenous communities and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286229
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ECUADOR: Vote result will reinforce security crackdown
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286591
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However, there are signs that political cooperation is beginning to crumble, which will reduce the pace of reform. A National Assembly vote later this month on the government’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285772
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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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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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Debates over the future of oil production in the region have nevertheless continued. President Guillermo Lasso has signalled his intention to maintain production at the fields;…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281976
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PANAMA: Referendum could have major ramifications
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283009
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The first relates to whether oil production should continue at three fields in and around the Yasuni National Park in the Amazonian region, and the second to whether mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280578
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ECUADOR: Oil spill may influence referendum vote
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES280672
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Although her victory -- as an independent candidate -- is not what the governing Freedom Movement (GS), Social Democrat (SD) and Left (Levica) parties hoped for, they are relieved…