Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum and the Shadow of AMLO

Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum and the Shadow of AMLO

Claudia Sheinbaum will take office as Mexico's new president next week, on October 1, 2024. Often described as a technocrat, she also supports some of current President AMLO's more controversial policies, such as the judicial reform that was just approved. In this episode Vanessa Rubio, a professor at the London School of Economics and a former senator and deputy minister, shares what she expects from Sheinbaum's government. Rubio argues her administration will take shape as a new blend—one t...

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Bolivia’s Game-Changing Election

Bolivia’s Game-Changing Election

Bolivia's long-dominant MAS party has suffered a historic defeat, with its presidential candidate winning just 3% of the vote. The result reflects deep frustration over the country’s economic crisis a...

21 Aug 202530min

Resilience Amid Chaos: An Overview of LatAm Economies in 2025

Resilience Amid Chaos: An Overview of LatAm Economies in 2025

In this special mid-year episode, we take a step back for a look at where the region’s economies stand, and the picture is better than many expected. We evaluate the impact of Trump’s new tariffs, the...

7 Aug 202533min

Brazil vs USA: Risks and Possible Ways Out 

Brazil vs USA: Risks and Possible Ways Out 

A major confrontation is brewing between the United States and Brazil, driven by the return of Donald Trump to the White House and the deepening legal troubles of his close Brazilian ally, former pres...

24 Jul 202533min

Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season

Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season

As Gustavo Petro spars with Donald Trump, violence is surging in Colombia ahead of next year’s elections. The attempted assassination of conservative presidential candidate Miguel Uribe in June set of...

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BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America  

BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America  

As Brazil prepares to host the 2025 BRICS Summit, questions are swirling about the future of the group, as well as China’s growing presence in Latin America. In this episode, we explore the shifting d...

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Bukele’s Latest Crackdown  

Bukele’s Latest Crackdown  

The recent arrests of two prominent critics of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele have sparked renewed concerns about the country's democratic backsliding. In this episode we discuss the detentions ...

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A Crossroads for Mexico’s Security 

A Crossroads for Mexico’s Security 

On May 20, two top aides to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada were shot dead in a rare daytime attack, raising questions about security under Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum. Known for her tou...

29 Mai 202529min

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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