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Daniel Noboa, Xi Jinping
Latin America

Why Ecuador went straight to China for relief

Secretary Rubio's visit with President Noboa this week will be in part to warn the country off Beijing, but seriously, what does Washington have to offer?

Venezuela oil
Washington Politics

US non-profits 'in the tank' for Exxon, Chevron over Venezuela oil

As US sends warships to the region it's important to note that lobbyists and think tanks that get big bucks have been fanning the flames right here in DC

Bolivia elections could signal final break with Evo Morales era
Latin America

Bolivia elections could signal final break with Evo Morales era

Talk of outreach and cooperation with Washington was a death knell for candidates in the past — now it's not so clear

Milei's welcome to Netanyahu will open Pandora's Box in Argentina
Latin America

Milei's welcome to Netanyahu will open Pandora's Box in Argentina

The president's alignment with Israel belies a complicated history, while his country's championing of international law will be sorely tested

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

New China port in Peru is about growth, but the sky is not falling
Asia-Pacific

New China port in Peru is about growth, but the sky is not falling

In fact, a rational look at what’s happening economically might inspire a silver lining