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Peru Las Bambas clashes raise economic, social risks

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PERU

Clashes over the Las Bambas copper project.

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

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PANAMA

The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…

Germany’s energy transition will be slow

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GERMANY

Its task is to issue recommendations by the end of the year on when and how Germany should phase out its use of coal in the context of its transition towards a low-carbon economy…

Ecuador referendum strengthens Moreno’s hand

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ECUADOR

At the national level, Moreno secured majority support for each of the proposals, with an average of around 68% voting in favour. The results bolster his legitimacy and give him a…

New Polish party could hold balance of power

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POLAND

Spring’s emergence onto the political scene

New Peru mining investment hopes may bring conflicts

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PERU

Opposition to mining, sometimes violent, has proved a deterrent to investment. As mineral prices, especially for copper, have increased substantially, the mining ministry hopes to…

Colombia’s local elections may prompt violence spike

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COLOMBIA

Despite government efforts to negotiate ceasefires and peace agreements with non-state armed groups, attacks on social leaders, candidates and activists in areas where these…

Climate debates will be Canadian election issue

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CANADA

The pipeline would run from Alberta via Saskatchewan and Manitoba down through the United States, finishing in Texas. Its construction was again delayed after the November…

Struggle over Yasuni/ITT will continue in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

Debates over the future of oil production in the region have nevertheless continued. President Guillermo Lasso has signalled his intention to maintain production at the fields;…

EU climate progress will be most clear in renewables

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EU

Although the exact details of the package remain subject to clarification and amendment, it requires a much broader decarbonisation effort beyond the power sector, as well as…