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Global pandemic and Latin American narcotics.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252432
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A breakthrough agreement with President Nicolas Maduro’s government will enable the World Food Programme (WFP) to begin distribution of food to children. A portion of Venezuelan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261134
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Pressure on Caracas has intensified over recent weeks, elevating expectations that President Nicolas Maduro will be forced to stand down well ahead of the December 2018…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB219746
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The news follows the high-profile arrest in May of Rocco Morabito, the fugitive suspected leader of Italy's 'Ndrangheta mafia, in a US-Brazilian operation. Pandemic lockdowns have…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262084
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Ecuador is an attractive destination for Venezuelans, offering easy access to US dollars. It is also a transit route for migrants travelling to Peru and Chile. The migrant surge…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238126
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The arrangement, which will come into effect nationwide from August 3, is intended initially to last for six months. It represents the furthest that any government has managed to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279998
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The closure of border crossings since March 2020 has fuelled violent competition for control of lucrative informal crossings (trochas) and frontier towns. However, the Venezuelan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260739
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Tens of thousands of farmers and indigenous people have taken part in demonstrations since May 30 in protest at the government's economic policies. At least three people are…