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The Petrobras case ('Operation Car Wash') has led to the arrest of several of Brazil's most senior executives in the construction, infrastructure and engineering sectors (thus far…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199172
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Iranian officials appear to have been caught off guard by the collapse in oil prices. The draft budget for the fiscal year 2015-16 (March-March) was presented to the legislature…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197101
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The ruling Colorado Party won a resounding victory, taking control of 163 of the country’s 261 municipalities. The party retained control of the capital city, Asuncion, where it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264732
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The authorities’ immediate aim was to prevent the escalation of sporadic protests against price rises. However, the prospects are also improving for the government’s plan to turn…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265403
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Prospects for Latin America in the fourth quarter.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB203304
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The reforms were intended to address the deterioration in state finances caused by the slump in oil prices since 2014. However, the fiscal outlook has altered dramatically in…
Paraguay-Brazil relations.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240045
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The claim appears somewhat unbelievable given that the US Geological Survey estimates existing global gold reserves at just 244,000 tonnes. Nevertheless, the aggressive marketing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272370
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The underperformance of the oil sector, coupled with a recent fuel distribution crisis, have combined to dampen growth forecasts for 2019. While President Joao Lourenco’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244145
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Mining sector and investment in Myanmar.