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New Zealand biculturalism to affect commerce and laws

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NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is pushing into a new phase of its ‘bicultural’ experiment, of incorporating indigenous Maori culture. Over three decades, biculturalism has become a core element in…

Colombia’s new mining law poses regulatory risks

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COLOMBIA

The government proposes banning new contracts for thermal coal exploitation, shortening timeframes for mining exploration and introducing new environmental regulations that could…

Informality will limit tax options in Bolivia and Peru

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BOLIVIA/PERU

Labour informality and the tax base.

New Kazakh leader will prioritise caution over change

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KAZAKHSTAN

Challenges facing Kazakhstan under a new president.

Chile protests' economic impact will endure into 2021

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CHILE

The Central Bank’s report reveals the extent to which rioting and violence since mid-October have disrupted the economy. It forecasts that due principally to the impact of…

Ethiopia’s shock therapy reform drive risks backlash

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ETHIOPIA

A series of far-reaching policy pronouncements by Abiy’s new government suggest a dramatic transformation is underway in Ethiopia. While implementation will be contentious and…

South Africa’s government faces major tax dilemmas

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SOUTH AFRICA

Wealth, inheritance and ‘solidarity’ taxes are being considered -- with the latter recently flagged as one solution to pay for COVID-19 vaccine procurement and pandemic-related…

Mexico crime strategy risks repeating past mistakes

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MEXICO

Security plans.

Catalan crisis raises pressure on regional government

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SPAIN

Unrest in Catalonia.

South African lockdown easing should reduce hardship

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SOUTH AFRICA

The re-opening comes despite an infection rate that is expected to peak only later this year.