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Latin America’s FDI Freeze: Why Capital Is Looking Elsewhere
Investment is slowing, trust is eroding, and short-term deals aren't enough. The latest data reveal a region at risk of missing the FDI moment — unless…
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Nicolas Forsans
Latin America’s Gagged Voices: How the Free Press Became an Endangered Species
How authoritarianism, violence, and economic collapse are silencing the press
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Nicolas Forsans
Freshly re-elected in Ecuador, can Daniel Noboa govern a country in crisis?
Despite a surprisingly strong win, Ecuador’s young president faces a storm of violence, recession, and political fragmentation.
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Ecuador’s High-Stakes Presidential Election: Crime, Correísmo, and the Struggle for Stability
Noboa vs. González in a polarised runoff that will test Ecuador’s democracy, social contract, and ability to confront organised crime.
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Nicolas Forsans
Latin America Homicides Round Up 2024
Insights from InSight Crime’s Annual Round-up and Why Sustainable Economic Growth Could Hold the Key to Reducing Violence
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Nicolas Forsans
The Humanitarian Crisis in Catatumbo has sealed the fate of Gustavo Petro
In a country where the State has abandoned its territories for too long, Petro's 'total peace' was doomed to fail. By Prof. Nicolas Forsans
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Nicolas Forsans
In Venezuela, opposition leader María Corina Machado makes history
Demonstrating to the world her unwavering resolve, Machado sacrifices everything for her country and the freedom of her fellow citizens
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The Trump Effect: Ripples of Migration, Tariffs, and Tension Across Latin America
Mexico seems to be caving in to Trump's threats. Yet the U.S. should blame themselves for neglecting Latin America.
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Nicolas Forsans
Why is Latin America the World's Most Violent Region?
An apparently simple question, calling for complex answers. By Prof. Nicolas Forsans
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Nicolas Forsans
Understanding Argentina's Paradox from Prosperity to Under-development
A crash course on Argentina's political and economic history. Can Javier Milei shape Argentina's history for the better? By Prof. Nicolas Forsans
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Nicolas Forsans
States of Exception and Bukele’s 'Mano Dura' Approach to Tackling Crime
Spotlight on security issues in Latin America. By Prof Nicolas Forsans
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Nicolas Forsans
Poverty, Informality and Vulnerabilities in Latin America
New reports show a slight improvement in poverty rates. By Prof. Nicolas Forsans
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