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1 – 10 of 12The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was the winner. Poll campaigning was dominated by debate over the economic headwinds facing the small Himalayan kingdom, which lies between…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284755
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Three of his most important flagship projects, the Olmeca-Dos Bocas oil refinery, the Maya Train and the Tehuantepec Isthmus Interoceanic Corridor (CIIT), are located in the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282285
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MEXICO: Zapatistas threaten to derail ‘Maya’ train
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES240920
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Rebooting the economy is just one challenge facing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The junta leader-turned-civilian premier continues to come under pressure from a pro-democracy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266195
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The Russian government has clamped down on dissent while injecting large subsidies into Crimea since seizing the territory in 2014. The costs of this financial support have…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227556
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MEXICO: Maya Train promises risks before any rewards
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES249487
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While concerns remain that the project will worsen its external debt position, demand to use the line is strong, even though there are currently no onward services for passengers…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270381
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ITALY/EUROPE: Coronavirus could disrupt the economy
President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends in 2022; his administration is prioritising the development of the Philippines tourism sector. However, internal security could pose…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216366
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MEXICO: Maya train offers little benefit for poor