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Mozambique: Chapo Lacking Negotiating Strength in Face of Extractive Multinationals

DANIEL CHAPO is being “pushed” to make a point of order, through US diplomatic channels in Maputo, enhancing EM’s executive functions and his political influence with DT. Although this strategy may prove to have limited success, due to Maputo's lack of negotiating power, the hidden objective is to obtain compensation from the US administration, namely for the risk of definitive cancellation of aid via USAID. READ MORE