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Government, gas industry suspend rate increase in Caribbean Region

Outcry over plans to increase the price natural gas as it is fixed by the market has led to an agreement between the government and industry to postpone planned rate increases this month.

Monday, January 12th, 2015
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New law for prior consultation in the works

High level negotiations between the government and community leaders are rumored to be underway, which could produce a bill that would establish a clearer system for the prior consultation process for mining, energy and infrastructure projects.

Monday, January 12th, 2015
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Year-end crude oil prices: where is the floor?

Year-end crude oil prices: where is the floor?

Benchmark crude oil prices peaked in the week of June 14 to 20 and have fallen virtually every week since then.

Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
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Seeking attention, ELN remain active

Seeking attention, ELN remain active

The overall count increased to 24 this week, below recent and long-term averages but non-Armed Forces reported incidents declined. This means the increase was due to Army-related activity.

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
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Truce holds but concerns in the south

Truce holds but concerns in the south

The overall count decreased again to 18 this week, below recent and long-term averages. This week both Armed Forces and non-Armed Forces reported incidents declined.

Monday, December 29th, 2014
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Troops redeploy to vacation areas

Troops redeploy to vacation areas

The overall count decreased again to 23 this week, below recent and long-term averages. But as the graph shows, this was because of a decline in Armed Forces-reported activities. Our proxy for guerrilla-initiated incidents remained the same.

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
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