That execution, in 1649, at Parliament's order, followed in 1688 by the ouster of the even stupider James II, was the death-blow of absolute monarchy in Britain.

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Mr Parra was among those responsible for a controversial new hydrocarbons law, seen by private-sector sources (and Mr Lameda) as a virtual death-blow to prospects for foreign investment in the industry.

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Analysts say the death could alter the political balance in Latin America - dealing a blow to leftist states while favouring more centrist countries.

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The death of long-serving official Jose Carlos Perez Fernandez in February was a blow to the club, and in May highly-regarded former Spain captain Fernando Hierro left his role as Malaga's sporting director.

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