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Fiscal adjustment was mainly driven by the fall in primary expenditure implemented by Economy Minister Sergio Massa in the second half of the year. This strengthened his position…
Ecuador's crumbling prison system.
The pandemic was also a mobilising factor for these groups, which consider COVID-19 policies part of a ‘globalist’ agenda. Several groups and parties have ties with far-right…
The demonstrations form part of a broader backlash against the government’s newly introduced value-added tax (VAT) and indicate the depth of popular feeling building against…
Almost a month of protests against a range of perceived government failings is putting pressure on President Ivan Duque, already weakened by plunging approval ratings and his…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249493
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Monetary tightening.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238908
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The attack, which involved drones, illustrates the evolving tactics of crime groups, and follows a string of violent, sometimes coordinated, incidents at prisons this year. These…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264176
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The investment is expected to amount to at least USD5bn. Its announcement followed tussles with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), who had stated that he would not…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276806
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The framework’s goal is to give the government flexibility to implement its policy commitments, including the Bolsa Familia welfare programme and increased minimum wages and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278687
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COVID-19 crisis.