2022 Brazilian Presidential Election: Implications for US-Brazil Relations
Brazil Before the Election, 2022 Presidential Election Results, & Aftermath From 2019 to 2022, Brazil was led by the popular conservative, President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro publicly questioned Brazilian governmental institutions and drew upon religious and cultural identities in a way that many have criticized as weakening democracy in the country. Brazil’s foreign policy was also […]
US Involvement in the Lithium Triangle
Lithium, also known as white gold, is an important component in rechargeable batteries. These batteries are used in portable technology such as cell phones and laptops, as well as large scale electrical components. Specifically, Lithium-ion batteries store energy for solar panels, electric vehicles, and wind turbines making the resource essential for shifting away from fossil […]
Introduction to US Relations with Panama
Source: GIS Geography Panama was the first Spanish colony on the Pacific and is home to indigenous groups including the Guaymí, Kuna, and Chocó. The country is historically known for the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most used passages that cut down travel time between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. In 1903 […]
The Persecution of Human Rights Defenders in Latin America
What Are Human Rights Defenders? According to the United Nations, human rights defenders “individually or with others, act to promote or protect human rights in a peaceful manner.” This often takes the form of monitoring governments and businesses to bring attention to human rights violations and crimes, defending vulnerable populations, and advocating for environmental protection. […]
What the Colombian Presidential Election Means for US Relations
Introduction On June 19, 2022, Colombia elected Gustavo Petro, the 62-year old, left-wing senator, former mayor of Bogotá, and former member of the M-19 guerilla, as president with 50.8% of the vote, defeating Rodolfo Hernandez, a 77-year-old real estate tycoon and former mayor of Bucaramanga. Petro’s win is historic, as he becomes the country’s first-ever […]
Introduction to Cuban Migration
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U.S.-Mexico Drug Policy Collaboration
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Introduction to U.S.-Colombia Relations
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Latin American Elections and U.S. Foreign Policy
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Introduction to United States and Haiti Relations
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