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Daniel Noboa
Latin America

Lobbyists pushing disastrous 'Plan Ecuador' for struggling president

As the country's crime rates soar, incumbent Daniel Noboa looks to foreign military aid to stabilize the nation before April elections

Why is Latin America so pro-Palestine?
Latin America

Why is Latin America so pro-Palestine?

The region’s leaders are at the center of global debates about the war in Gaza.

Colombia’s Petro: Let's bury the violent drug war for good
Latin America

Colombia’s Petro: Let's bury the violent drug war for good

The new president wants to create an alliance for less militarized policies. Biden should buy in.

A warm Washington welcome for Colombia's controversial ex-president
Latin America

A warm Washington welcome for Colombia's controversial ex-president

The Wilson Center just announced Iván Duque — whose policies led to widespread poverty and bloody protest — as a distinguished fellow.

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Washington Politics

Will Washington blow its chance for a fresh start in Colombia?

Gustavo Petro could help the US put an end to an unsuccessful war on drugs — and possibly even solve the crisis in Venezuela.

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Latin America

A fresh start for Colombia ... and for US policy?

Gustavo Petro's election offers a major turn in the country’s politics, but entrenched interests in both countries will try to make it difficult.