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Challenges facing Ecuador’s Lasso will only intensify

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Government-CONAIE talks have helped to ease political tensions, but the government’s continued public attacks on the indigenous movement weigh against hopes of a negotiated…

Ecuador’s Lasso faces ongoing pressure post-protests

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The vote came after two weeks of national strike action led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE). Lasso responded to the strike by declaring a…

Resistance will restrict Ecuador mining growth

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This builds on efforts by former presidents Rafael Correa (2007-17) and Lenin Moreno (2017-21) to develop the sector. Liberal economic reforms under Lasso have fostered…

Ecuador economy plans may run into difficulties

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The second had been delayed pending the inauguration of President Guillermo Lasso and confirmation of his commitment to the agreement’s objectives. Lasso reached a new deal last…

Lasso faces major economic challenges in Ecuador

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Lasso has promised to maintain the pro-market policies of the last four years, hoping they will revive Ecuador’s stagnant economy as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic subside…

Lasso oil plans will stoke tensions in Ecuador

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He aims to increase incentives for private firms and foreign state-owned enterprises to operate in Ecuador, while reducing the role of national oil company Petroecuador. The…

Ecuador opts for four more years of leftist governance

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With official results giving him 51.16% of the vote, the election was the tightest Ecuador has witnessed for decades. Moreno’s challenger, Guillermo Lasso -- a former banker and…

Ecuador’s Lasso seeks to deepen China economic ties

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Talks are scheduled for later this year, with negotiations expected to conclude in November. Asia has become a prime export destination for Ecuador as the country has diversified…

Ecuador spill will boost criticism of Lasso oil plans

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ECUADOR: Spill will boost criticism of Lasso oil plans

Ecuador's left is down but far from out

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The first round's leading candidate, former Vice-President Lenin Moreno, of the leftist ruling party Alianza Pais, will face former banker and centre-right candidate Guillermo…