On Sunday, Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez assumed the roles of president and vice president, respectively, of Colombia in an inauguration ceremony held ... Read More
At the outset of his presidency, Petro must appeal to pragmatism if he wants to see his ambitious vision implemented, albeit less ambitious than he ... Read More
The way that Petro interacts with the press, especially reporters who are critical of his administration, will determine his democratic credentials. Read More
The PRC’s significant, long-standing relationship with Peru, including its significant role in key sectors such as mining, petroleum, logistics, ... Read More
While the country has rejected Castillo, the inequality, political dissatisfaction, societal polarization, and broken party structure which catapulted him ... Read More
Expanding criminality—in the form of narcotrafficking, illegal mining, logging, and other activities—continues to erode the effectiveness of Peruvian ... Read More
The fate of the Castillo experiment also foreshadows what could occur with multiple other governments across the region also undergoing similar political ... Read More
Gustavo Petro won the presidency. However, it should be well understood that a significant portion of the country did not want him to become president. ... Read More
Now that the celebrations are over, Colombia’s new left-wing president faces a mountain of challenges. His biggest challenge will be delivering on his promises. Read More
In their effort to assuage reluctant partners in the region, U.S. officials risk ignoring Latin American and Caribbean governments that have consistently ... Read More