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Peru’s Multidimensional Challenge – Part 3: engagement with China

By Evan Ellis / November 20, 2020

As Peru wrestles with political turmoil and seeks to recover from the economic and financial effects of the pandemic, China appears well-poised to ...
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Peru’s Multidimensional Challenge – Part 2: the economic crisis, public insecurity, and organized crime

By Evan Ellis / November 15, 2020

Peru's security challenges vary from expanding coca production, illegal mining and timber activities, to a small but persistent terrorist threat, an ...
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Hate against Venezuelans in Colombia is a ticking time bomb

By Sergio Guzmán & Juan Camilo Ponce / November 10, 2020

The risk of violence against Venezuelan migrants in Colombia is increasing as the immigrant population continues to put additional stress on already ...
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Peru’s Multidimensional Challenge – Part 1: the political crisis

By Evan Ellis / November 8, 2020

The Peruvian Congress is set to debate whether to again try to impeach President Martin Vizcarra, just over a month after he survived a first impeachment ...
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Chile’s populist moment?

By Robert Funk / October 29, 2020

"Chile's compromise constitution may not satisfy anyone, but failure will satisfy no one." While ignoring the reality of the government's limitations ...
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Duque’s house of cards is shaking

By Sergio Guzmán & Katherin Galindo / September 10, 2020

The death of Javier Ordóñez in Colombia has sparked social unrest that reveals frustrations that go far beyond police brutality.
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The currency of enmity: Why Colombians can’t find common ground on Uribe

By Sergio Guzmán / August 11, 2020

The reactions to former President Álvaro Uribe's arrest hints toward deep divisions within the country, the body politic, and within families across Colombia.
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Bolivia: A pivotal moment for Populism and the pandemic response

By Evan Ellis / July 29, 2020

Several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to the possible return of populism in Bolivia. What implications does this have for the ...
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Long-term decarbonization strategies can guide Latin America’s sustainable recovery

By Graham Watkins / July 23, 2020

With the need to confront the short-term COVID-19 pandemic and long-term climate crisis, sustainable recovery strategies can help governments tackle both.
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