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After four years of rising deforestation and international criticism, the new government is showing a strong commitment to environmental issues. Leading activists Marina Silva and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275464
ISSN: 2633-304X
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During last month’s UN General Assembly, President Jair Bolsonaro unsuccessfully argued that his government was controlling deforestation in the Amazon region. Reports indicate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265043
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Mexico’s position has triggered opposition from producers both within Mexico and in the United States, especially those of the ‘corn belt’ states of Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274495
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Agribusiness’s strong support for President Jair Bolsonaro in the recent presidential election raises concerns about how President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will negotiate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274769
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During last month’s virtual climate summit, President Jair Bolsonaro promised ambitious environmental targets, including eliminating illegal deforestation by 2030. However, one…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261308
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Prospects to end-2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244621
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In Amazonia, deforestation increased by 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2020. The situation has led large institutional investors, corporations and foreign governments to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256215
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An agreement in principle in 2018, to modernise a 2000 trade deal to deepen trade and investment, is yet to be implemented. At the same time, controversial energy reforms pushed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263003
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At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281234
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The decision reflects growing ambivalence in US policy towards Paraguay in the run-up to the April 30 presidential election, as sanctions against former President Horacio Cartes…