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1 – 10 of 29The 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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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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Rather than serving a full term, he will complete that of his predecessor, Guillermo Lasso, who took office in 2021 but stood down early, having run into congressional gridlock…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283593
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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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The government described this as a “bloody and violent insurrection”. The state has subsequently clamped down on opposition activists but has done little to address underlying…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272780
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For nearly two decades, the region was administered as two provinces, Papua and West Papua (often referred to collectively as ‘Papua’ or ‘West Papua’). In July, Jakarta…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272506
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BOLIVIA: Minister killing may backfire on miners
GUINEA: Conde will try to stifle protest momentum
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES257089
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The twin votes were marred by an opposition boycott, allegations of electoral fraud and apparent state-backed violence. With a COVID-19-related state of emergency now in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252187
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Local discontent over energy projects in the Philippines.