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1 – 10 of 42Government spending levels depend on those of individual ministries, some of which spent remarkably little last year, raising questions about budgetary decision-making. Recent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285417
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Previous governments have also attempted to simplify permitting, with little success. They encountered difficulties in passing bills, while the continuity of administrative…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283922
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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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Infrastructure investments arising from auctions planned in 2023 and 2024 are expected to reach BRL125.4bn. However, infrastructure needs are vast and remain an obstacle to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281387
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There, on November 12, he formally announced Mexico’s updated National Determined Contribution (NDC), setting a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target of 35% by 2030…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274118
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Petro is uncomfortable with public-private partnerships, but appears willing to look beyond that in pursuit of broader development goals; improved infrastructure is considered…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274590
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The talks (intended to avoid arbitration) are unlikely either to promote major shifts in Mexico’s position or to rupture the USMCA. They will conclude next month at the latest, 75…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272876
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The investment is expected to amount to at least USD5bn. Its announcement followed tussles with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), who had stated that he would not…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276806
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The rebound of commodities prices fuelled new investments in agroindustry and the energy and mining sectors, while the lifting of lockdown measures helped to boost private…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264190
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Latin America's most serious health challenge -- obesity.