Guyana, Oil and the Resource Curse

Guyana, Oil and the Resource Curse

Eight years ago, a consortium led by ExxonMobil discovered offshore oil in Guyana now believed to total at least 11 billion barrels. As a result, Guyana now has more oil reserves per capita than any other country in the world — almost three times as much as Saudi Arabia. This colossal find has led to difficult questions about whether the country can avoid the so-called resource curse – and the effects on climate change. On today’s podcast, an overview of Guyana's economy and how it is handlin...

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Javier Milei’s Next Big Challenges 

Javier Milei’s Next Big Challenges 

President Javier Milei has made global headlines with his radical economic reforms and bold rhetoric, earning praise from figures like Donald Trump and Silicon Valley elites. At home, his record is mi...

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Guatemala: Arévalo’s Tumultuous First Year

Guatemala: Arévalo’s Tumultuous First Year

Just over a year after Bernardo Arévalo’s tense but ultimately successful inauguration as president of Guatemala, his administration faces a complex mix of progress and mounting challenges. Elected on...

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Cuba is facing its worst crisis in decades, with blackouts and a mass exodus that has seen 20% of the population flee in five years. In this episode, we shed light on everyday life amid ongoing econom...

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Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure  

Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure  

With Brazil about a year and a half away from the 2026 elections, political dynamics are shifting once again. The economy is growing at 3%, and employment remains high, yet President Lula’s approval r...

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Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Moment 

Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Moment 

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is enjoying remarkable popularity, garnering over 80% approval, while Mexico navigates shifting demands from U.S. President Donald Trump, economic uncertainty and ...

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How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition

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Organized crime is a persistent and evolving challenge in Latin America. At the moment crime syndicates are seeing unprecedented financial gains, fueled not only by a surge in cocaine production—more ...

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Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America 

Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America 

A month into Donald Trump’s second presidency, Latin America has become a key focus of his administration. From high-stakes negotiations with Mexico to his stated goal of reclaiming the Panama Canal, ...

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The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future

The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, much focus was expected on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba, but Panama has surprisingly taken center stage, even becoming the site of Marco Rubio’s fi...

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