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Moreno caves in, cracks down on Correísta ‘coup mongers’

Moreno caves in, cracks down on Correísta ‘coup mongers’

Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno survived. Moreno brought to an end 12 days of large-scale protests driven by the country’s largest indigenous movement Conaie after repealing his decree ending fuel subsidies on 13 October. Moren...

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Trade war to cause long-term uncertainty despite short-term benefits

Trade war to cause long-term uncertainty despite short-term benefits

By the nature of its reliance on certain sectors, Latin America has long been at the mercy of shocks the global economy. Primary material and agricultural exports – two of the region’s totems – are vulnerable to external shocks a...

LatestSecurity & Strategic Review

Anti-corruption fight faces new tests across the region

Anti-corruption fight faces new tests across the region

Corruption is a massive issue in Latin America and is responsible for many of the problems that continue to affect the continent....

LatestRegional Report

The trade deal between the Southern Common Market trade bloc (Mercosur), comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, and the European Union (EU), that was hailed as historic when it was reached in earlier in June, is already running into t...

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For centuries the experience of many indigenous groups in Latin America has been one of resistance. ...