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MEXICO: New government will struggle to ease violence
Security officials blame the spike in violence on the influence of drug trafficking organisations (DTOs), which have long transited the country but which increasingly are vying to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285078
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, problems with the count have delayed an official result. Bukele, who has already served nearly a full term as president, circumvented a constitutional ban on re-election…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285141
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Mexico has overtaken China in having the second-highest remittance income in the world, behind only India, which receives around USD100bn per year. Growth has been uninterrupted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278744
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Inflation and interest rates are up, although unemployment and poverty levels remain relatively low. More generally, both countries are being challenged by rising rates of violent…
COSTA RICA: Marijuana bill could have several benefits
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES267703
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MEXICO: Local marijuana moves will not reduce violence
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES229367
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Jamaica's political and economic outlook.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244328
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The two main political parties, the governing People’s National Movement (PNM) and the opposition United National Congress (UNC) are jockeying for position, while internal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254336
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Preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.