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Global Americans’ Commentary is a collection of essays and think pieces from thought leaders across the Americas. 

Our authors provide new and diverse perspectives on key trends, exposing our readers to fresh ideas regarding the biggest stories in the region. 

 

Economics, Trade & Development

The Economic Implications of Donald Trump’s and Kamala Harris’ Economic Policies on Latin America

October 1, 2024
The economic platforms of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present challenges for Latin America, with differing implications depending on the country and the sector.

Democracy & Elections

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s Fork in the Road: Autocracy or Rule of Law
September 27, 2024
Sheinbaum can either lead Mexico on the road to autocracy, or she can dial back her predecessor’s agenda, employing restraint in the exercise of power ...
How Will the U.S. Election Impact Latin America and the Caribbean? 
, September 18, 2024
While many Americans ponder what the November 2024 election will bring, they are hardly alone; Latin American and Caribbean countries are keenly interested in how ...
Brazil’s Attempt to Control X: The Deterioration of the Liberal World Order
September 13, 2024
Elon Musk’s clash with the Lula government raises the issue of how to promote democracy and free speech in the new technological era.

Human Rights

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Brazil’s Attempt to Control X: The Deterioration of the Liberal World Order
September 13, 2024 No Comments

Elon Musk’s clash with the Lula government raises the issue of how to promote democracy and free speech in the new technological era.

Economics

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Separated at Birth? Why Uruguay Succeeds While Argentina Struggles
September 10, 2024 No Comments

Uruguay and Argentina have differed in one key aspect. The search for consensus has always been part of Uruguay’s political culture.

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Environment

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Panama and the Crossfire of Local Environmentalism and the Global Energy Transition
December 22, 2023 No Comments

Cobre Panamá indicates that the process of extracting the critical materials is complicated, messy, and disruptive—for all parties involved.

Foreign Affairs

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Chinese Science Diplomacy and Communication in Latin America and the Caribbean
September 24, 2024 No Comments

If the United States is serious about being Latin America and the Caribbean’s preferred partner, it needs to deepen its own engagement and communication strategy.

Security & the Rule of Law

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Ecuador’s Challenge: Security, Trade, and Growth
March 6, 2024
Ecuador is at an inflection point, poised to harness comparative advantages in mining, agriculture, and tourism as catalysts for sustainable economic growth. But these require ...
Carrots Without Sticks in Petro’s Total Peace Policy
, February 5, 2024
Petro’s Total Peace policy’s lackluster results stem from bad timing and a poor negotiation structure with insurgent and criminal groups.
Finding a New Way Forward for U.S.-El Salvador Relations
February 2, 2024
Nayib Bukele's imminent reelection represents an opportunity for the United States to find new—and politically viable—approaches to public security in the region.

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