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Fernando Villavicencio and the Self-Destructive Collaboration Between China and Populist Regimes

Fernando thus had a plausible path to the Ecuadoran presidency, creating a risk of him working from a position of authority to dismantle webs of corruption involving not only Rafael Correa, his cronies, and the Chinese companies he built his presidential administration around but also the broader penetration of the Ecuadoran economy and political system by international criminal organizations.

admin August 15, 2023

What will be the alternative to Bolsonaro?

Vaccine developments at the beginning of 2021 represented a crucial step toward overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, and inaugurating a new era for all of Brazil. Nevertheless, another task remains crucial for the country: the development of an alternative to the government of President Jair Bolsonaro.

admin May 12, 2021

Ecuador beyond the electoral result

After the election on February 7, Ecuador is now faced with a runoff between Andrés Arauz and Guillermo Lasso on April 11. Regardless of the outcome, the challenges facing the country’s economic future are enormous.

admin March 5, 2021

Ecuador más allá del resultado electoral

Tras la elección del pasado domingo 7 de febrero, Ecuador enfrentará un balotaje entre Andrés Arauz y Guillermo Lasso. Lo cierto es que más allá de cual sea el resultado el próximo 11 de abril, día en que se desarrollará la segunda vuelta, el desafío que hoy tiene el país en su política económica es grande.

admin March 5, 2021

Senator Gustavo Petro can win Colombia’s presidency

This does not mean a Petro presidency is the best option for Colombia. Though both the current government and the business sector want to avoid this scenario, their actions have continued to open the door to the possibility of a Petro victory.

Sergio Guzman March 5, 2021

With a Biden presidency, Latin American governments will have to step up to the plate

Now that an old friend with a proven track record for multilateralism is set to become the next president of the United States, Latin American governments will have no excuse. They will need to step up to the plate and work with Washington to help solve the complicated problems and challenges that plague the region.

Patricio Navia November 9, 2020

Fernando Villavicencio and the Self-Destructive Collaboration Between China and Populist Regimes

What will be the alternative to Bolsonaro?

Ecuador beyond the electoral result

Ecuador más allá del resultado electoral

Senator Gustavo Petro can win Colombia’s presidency

With a Biden presidency, Latin American governments will have to step up to the plate

What the Democratic presidential candidates are saying about Latin America (an ongoing series)

Biden shares foreign policy plans during New York City campaign stop

U.S. – Latin America foreign policy starts making its way into the 2020 presidential campaign

Colombia and the 2018 presidential elections