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USAID’s Withdrawal: A Turning Point for Latin America?

One of the most controversial executive orders signed by Donald Trump following his return to the White House was dismantling the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Its headquarters has been closed, the website has gone offline, and most staff made redundant. As the U.S. is the world's...

The U.S. Immigration Crackdown and Its Implications for Latin America

Donald Trump's return to the White House and the start of the America First agenda have triggered profound uncertainty around the globe. This is especially true for Latin America, particularly regarding anticipated changes in U.S. immigration policy. Reducing the flow of migrants heading to the U.S., mainly those crossing...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: In Search of Lasting Security

Organized crime and state violence against civilians belong to everyday reality in many states of the continent. Violent threats coexist with many other challenges, creating a complex network of political, economic, environmental, and social risks, whose levels differ from one country to another. Andean states have long struggled with...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: Under the Shadow of Polarization

Latin America experienced a tumultuous 2024, marked by political transitions and dramatic changes amid ongoing challenges. The region witnessed a series of key elections, radical shifts in governance, and ambitious reform attempts, paralleled by protests and growing polarization all over the region. What were the most crucial developments in...

The Rise and Fall of Venezuela: Time for Hope?

Venezuela's story is among the most tragic and paradoxical in modern history. Once a uniquely prosperous South American democracy, it is now one of the poorest countries in the world, tightly gripped by authoritarianism. A country that used to be a sought-after refuge for many Europeans fleeing World War...

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USAID’s Withdrawal: A Turning Point for Latin America?

One of the most controversial executive orders signed by Donald Trump following his return to the White House was dismantling the United States Agency...

The U.S. Immigration Crackdown and Its Implications for Latin America

Donald Trump's return to the White House and the start of the America First agenda have triggered profound uncertainty around the globe. This is...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: In Search of Lasting Security

Organized crime and state violence against civilians belong to everyday reality in many states of the continent. Violent threats coexist with many other challenges,...

Highlights of 2024 in Latin America: Under the Shadow of Polarization

Latin America experienced a tumultuous 2024, marked by political transitions and dramatic changes amid ongoing challenges. The region witnessed a series of key elections,...