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Prospects for Colombia in 2023

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PROSPECTS 2023

Prospects for Colombia in 2023.

Moreno eyes private sector to overcome Ecuador crisis

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ECUADOR

Lockdown measures have helped stem contagion but have had a devasting impact on the economy. Market liberalisation and debt renegotiation efforts place most of the burden of…

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…

Security crisis will drive up emigration from Ecuador

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ECUADOR

The emigration trend nevertheless stretches back long before the pandemic, reflecting poverty and increasing pessimism about the country’s future. The United States remains the…

Pandemic fallout to drive deep recession in Belize

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BELIZE

Quarantine measures coupled with prolonged dry weather conditions, which have affected energy production and agriculture, have taken a substantial toll on growth already this…

Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Latin America protest risks will rise post-COVID-19

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America and the Caribbean now account for over one-quarter of confirmed COVID-19 cases and around one-third of deaths. Although stringent COVID-19-related measures imposed…

Morales faces challenges in Guatemala despite mandate

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GUATEMALA

In an election overshadowed by a major corruption scandal, Morales was able to exploit his status as a political outsider. However, this inexperience now poses challenges in…

Fire investigations will harm Guatemala’s Morales

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GUATEMALA

Morales’s comments follow the attorney-general’s filing of a request with the Supreme Court on June 12 to remove his immunity from prosecution in connection with the fire…

Inadequate policies will deepen Mexico COVID-19 blow

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MEXICO

A lack of testing may have led to an underestimation of infections, but with a population of 130 million, Mexico appears relatively unscathed by the pandemic so far. The virus…