Five key learnings for the Biden administration
Examining the post-election landscape of the US and analyzing how the president-elect should tackle major policy on immigration, trade, and the Middle East.
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November 13, 2020
Hemisphere Weekly: Second time’s the charm: Peruvian President Vizcarra impeached
Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra was impeached “on the grounds of permanent moral incapacity” over allegations of bribery. Demonstrators gathered in Lima on Tuesday to protest the swearing-in of Manuel Merino—the former head of Peru’s Congress and a key figure in orchestrating the impeachment.
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November 13, 2020
An interview with Iván Chanis Barahona, President of Fundación Iguales
Iván Chanis Barahona is a lawyer, human rights activist, and president of Fundación Iguales, a non-profit organization that promotes the observance and respect of human rights through equality and respect for diversity in society who has just launched a new campaign in Panama.
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November 13, 2020
Las horas bajas de Leopoldo López
Desde el exilio, según veo, Leopoldo López podrá compaginar la lucha política -que promete continuar- con una vida familiar de cotidianidad con sus hijos y esposa, y eso me parece un asunto necesario, vital, sencillamente imprescindible.
Andrés Cañizález
November 10, 2020
China’s advance in the Caribbean
The strategic position of the Caribbean as the southeastern maritime border of the United States and its link to U.S. commercial and security priorities gives Washington an interest in containing Chinese influence in the Caribbean. All of this potential engagement, however, could be jeopardized should Caribbean governments continue ramping up their security relationship with China.
Evan Ellis
November 10, 2020
Hate against Venezuelans in Colombia is a ticking time bomb
The risk of violence against Venezuelan migrants in Colombia is increasing as the immigrant population continues to put additional stress on already impacted health, education, and economic systems.
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November 10, 2020
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
Peru’s Multidimensional Challenge – Part 1: the political crisis
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 trial. This time, a group of lawmakers accused the president of accepting a bribe of USD $637,000 from two companies that were later awarded public contracts during Vizcarra’s tenure as governor of Moquegua.
Evan Ellis
November 8, 2020
Will a Trump or Biden victory make a difference for the English-speaking Caribbean?
Bipartisan congressional policy has driven U.S. strategy in the English-speaking Caribbean during the 21st century and the pillars of the Caribbean 2020 Strategy are unlikely to change no matter the outcome of the elections.
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November 5, 2020
Desinformación en Venezuela: la censura domina la red
Andrés Cañizales escribe sobre la desinformación y censura en Venezuela causada por desigualdad de acceso a internet.
Andrés Cañizález
November 4, 2020