October 17, 2019 - Global Americans

After economic policies backfire, Ecuador’s Lenín Moreno struggles to save his presidency… and the country’s democracy?

Last week’s massive protests in Ecuador marked a turning point for Moreno, who now faces his biggest political challenge yet: build consensus to save his presidency and save Ecuador from a return of populist leadership.

Lucas Perelló October 17, 2019

Disagreements and consensus between Latin American countries at the UN

In a region with diverse ideologies, different policy positions are likely to hinder decision making at international fora were consensus is a must.

admin October 17, 2019

Can Castroism be preserved under Díaz-Canel?

Generally, the term “transition” is associated with democracy, but in practice this isn’t always the case. Case in point: the recent appointment of Miguel Díaz-Canel as the “elected” president of Cuba.

Andrés Cañizález October 17, 2019