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The US neglects Latin America; Nicaragua opens its doors to Russian troops

julio 13, 2022

*Two regional powers, Brazil and Argentina have also succumbed to Vladimir Putin’s requests. Expediente Público The United States responded late to Russia’s presence in Latin America, which has allowed Russia to expand its businesses, partners, and propaganda, according to Armando […]

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Arms sales and forms of repression: Russia’s huge business with authoritarian regimes

julio 11, 2022

*The political scientist Armando Chaguaceda warns that Russia has broadened its sphere of influence in Latin America to rival that of the now defunct Soviet Union. **Russia’s influence ranges from its economic pull in countries like Brazil to geopolitical alliances […]

The reinstitution of police officers continues, despite signs of illegal activity

junio 29, 2022

*The US government, which helped Honduras with its removal of police officers, does not agree with the current process, whether it says so officially or not, explains Eric Olson, director of policy and strategic initiatives at the Seattle International Foundation.  […]

The Hernández administration wanted to keep police officers identified as having ties to “narcos”

junio 28, 2022

*The initial list of layoffs presented by the former minister of security only included mid-ranking police officers, says Eric Olson, director of policy and strategic initiatives at the Seattle International Foundation and fellow at the Wilson Center.  **During the Hernández […]

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Honduras is about to go back on its decision to purge police force

junio 27, 2022

*In an interview with Expediente Público, the new director of the Honduran police force, Commissioner Gustavo Sánchez argues that “purging police forces was part of a strategy to tie the institution’s hands.” He defends the reinstatement of more than 2,000 […]

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China forges alliances with politicians to gain hold of Argentina’s vast resources

junio 11, 2022

*As in the rest of Latin America, Chinese businesses in Argentina lack transparency and have many close relationships with political sectors. **The Argentinian government’s responses to Chinese fishing fleets plundering its ocean territory have been weak and irresolute. Expediente Público […]