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YPFB maps out bold gas spending strategy in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

These will include investment in exploration and exploitation in environmentally sensitive national parks. Export agreements to Brazil and Argentina, plus increased domestic…

South African parastatal reforms may underwhelm

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SOUTH AFRICA

More bailouts for Eskom and other cash-strapped SOEs come amid an ongoing exodus of senior executives. This has raised renewed questions about the willingness and ability of…

Parts of Greek economy will be unreformed post-bailout

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GREECE

Greece will re-enter international capital markets solely on the strength of its economy, after a near-decade-long recession that wiped out one-quarter of its output and left…

Recovery will depend on Greek cooperation with lenders

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GREECE

Greece’s relationship with its creditors.

There is no easy solution to Cuba’s fuel challenges

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CUBA

Cuba's energy troubles.

Tough economic challenges await Taiwan president-elect

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TAIWAN

The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…

Arevalo will steer gradual improvements in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

Arevalo’s victory marks a shift in Guatemalan politics. After years of democratic backsliding, Arevalo promises a slow, partial recovery of transparency and the rule of law. His…

Oman's state-society relations may slowly change

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OMAN

Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…

External factors will slow Greek GDP growth next year

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GREECE

The economy is on track to grow by 5.3% year-on-year in 2022, outperforming market expectations for the second year in a row. In a sign of its recovery, Greece left the EU's…

Mexico nearshoring gains may fall short of potential

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MEXICO

Mexico, with its long US border and relatively low wages, is well-placed to take advantage of this trend, and is doing so to some extent, but several factors are weighing on its…