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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…

Chinese influence in Latin America will increase

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LATIN AMERICA/CHINA

This robust response, which contrasts with low-key and smaller-scale US reactions, is a testament to China’s economic and diplomatic standing, which in recent years has become…

Rare-earth diversification may boost African producers

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AFRICA

This growing demand will place African countries in an unusually strong bargaining position in negotiations over access to these commodities.

Ghanaian parties' mixed records face 2020 scrutiny

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GHANA

With general elections 18 months away, the economy is under intensified scrutiny as campaigning begins in earnest. Former President John Mahama (2012-17) was recently endorsed as…

Sierra Leone's revenue problems are likely to mount

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SIERRA LEONE

Yet President Julius Maada Bio’s administration still needs further contributions to fund its COVID-19 response plan. Meanwhile, tensions between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s…

Sierra Leone’s anti-graft campaign faces obstacles

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SIERRE LEONE

The recently released Auditor General’s 2019 report was unable to account for almost seven times more than the amount the ACC has recovered since July 2018. Meanwhile, a deadline…

Slower Chile growth will bring electoral challenges

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CHILE

Chile's economic outlook.

Pressure grows on Ecuador's Correa as oil price bites

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ECUADOR

Tensions between the state and society have increased following the fall of world oil prices. Less oil revenue has forced the government to attempt to raise taxes on households…

South African budget prompts cheer and wider divisions

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, cuts to the social grants budget and a continued focus on the planned three-year wage freeze for civil servants has annoyed (among others) the ruling ANC's ‘Tripartite…

Economic risks may mount in post-election Suriname

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SURINAME

The post-election outlook for Suriname.