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New Chilean constitution will be a lengthy process

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CHILE

Constitutional reform concerns.

Chile constitutional convention may struggle to agree

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CHILE

The process of drafting a new constitution is scheduled to be completed by July 4. A period of public hearings is drawing to a close and the convention’s seven permanent…

Congo's Kabila will try to revive his political base

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's political outlook.

Reforms will raise doubts over Chile's mining outlook

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CHILE

However, mining companies are warning that bills before Congress and possible changes under a new constitution to be drawn up by a recently elected constitutional convention could…

Chile constituent elections will usher in uncertainty

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CHILE

Moreover, the results suggest that Chile’s next president, to be elected in November, may not come from either of the two coalitions that have dominated politics since 1990.

Uganda will face lengthy battle over land acquisition

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UGANDA

The motion passed only after violent scenes in parliament, as opposition legislators were forcibly ejected from the chamber. The bill should now be introduced within a month, with…

Ecuador referendum result complicates mining outlook

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ECUADOR

Mining outlook.

Race to succeed Correa gets underway in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

Possible successors to President Rafael Correa.

Drought throws spotlight on Chile’s water stewardship

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CHILE

The poor, and small farmers, are the worst hit. Conflicts over the precious resource are impacting the mining and agricultural sectors. Agriculture represents 72% of water use…

Deforestation and crime expand in Brazil’s Amazonia

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BRAZIL

Brazil recorded considerable improvements in the conservation of Amazonia in the decade from the mid-2000s. However, tighter budgets since the mid-2010s and the openly…