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Global Americans’ Commentary is a collection of essays and think pieces from thought leaders across the Americas. 

Our authors provide new and diverse perspectives on key trends, exposing our readers to fresh ideas regarding the biggest stories in the region. 

 

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Economics, Trade & Development

South America’s Last Technocrat Standing

Paraguay offers a test of whether technocratic governance can work in South America today.

Democracy & Elections

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Peru’s Political Crisis and the Rising Scrutiny of China’s Influence
Beneath the headlines lies a deeper issue that is clearly demonstrated by Jerí's ouster: China's presence and influence in Peru is structural and carries immense ...
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Costa Rica’s 2026 Election and Central America’s Changing Role
The general elections held on February 1, 2026, reaffirmed the strength of Costa Rica’s electoral institutions while signaling a meaningful political realignment.
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Argentina’s Javier Milei: Canary or Phoenix?
This Sunday legislative elections will make or break Milei’s program. If LLA and its allies do not obtain enough seats to be a “blocking minority” ...

Human Rights

¿Cómo afectará la suspensión de USAID a Ecuador y al medio ambiente?

En momentos de profunda incertidumbre global, nunca ha sido más crucial defender y fortalecer instituciones como USAID, que representan los valores y principios de la política exterior estadounidense.

Economics

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Hacia una Nueva Etapa en la Relación Económica entre Paraguay y Estados Unidos

La relación entre Paraguay y Estados Unidos, basada en valores compartidos como la democracia y la libertad económica, enfrenta el desafío de transformarse en resultados concretos. Los dos países deben avanzar hacia una nueva etapa de cooperación económica y empresarial, impulsada por la diplomacia privada y el liderazgo conjunto del sector público y privado.

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Environment

Suriname and Guyana – Share the Oil Wealth, Please

In both Guyana and Suriname, there remains considerable work to be done to spread each nation’s wealth.

Foreign Affairs

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Ecuador and the New Pacific Trade Arc

Ecuador’s diversified export profile and relationships with the EU, U.S. and China can be solidified with strategic policy implementation.

Security & the Rule of Law

El Comité de Participación Ciudadana y la lucha contra corrupción en Mexico
Esta entrevista se llevó a cabo el 1º de agosto de 2024, entre la Dra. Vania Pérez Morales, integrante del Comité de Participación Ciudadana (CPC) ...
Colombia Needs a Pragmatic Foreign Policy
Without a pragmatic and strategic approach to foreign relations and defense procurement, Colombia’s military readiness could deteriorate, weakening the country’s ability to address evolving security ...
Why the Barbados Agreement Failed: Maduro Needs an Off-Ramp
Though the agreement nominally gave the regime a fair chance at winning the election by lifting sanctions and boosting the economy, a fair chance was ...

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