Costa Rica: between nostalgia and resentment

Costa Rica is experiencing growing political polarization between the defense of its democratic tradition and a rupture-oriented political project driven by the government.
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Whitening or pedagogical colonization? The struggle over Argentina’s historical narrative

Reducing Argentine history to racial whitening oversimplifies a process shaped by identity disputes, and may reinforce contemporary narratives that portray the country as a racist exception in Latin America.

Homo Fumus

“Homo fumus” describes a society dominated by post-truth, ephemeral messages, and empty political narratives, where smoke displaces critical thinking and real solutions.

The leadership of the far right in Latin America

The advance of the far right in Latin America raises a key question: whether it will be able to consolidate as a regional bloc capable of enduring beyond its current leaders.

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Free healthcare: the paradox of Latin America

Although Latin America has expanded healthcare coverage, millions of families continue to pay out of pocket for what healthcare systems fail to guarantee.

Whitening or pedagogical colonization? The struggle over Argentina’s historical narrative

Reducing Argentine history to racial whitening oversimplifies a process shaped by identity disputes, and may reinforce contemporary narratives that portray the country as a racist exception in Latin America.

Homo Fumus

“Homo fumus” describes a society dominated by post-truth, ephemeral messages, and empty political narratives, where smoke displaces critical thinking and real solutions.

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The advance of the far right in Latin America raises a key question: whether it will be able to consolidate as a regional bloc capable of enduring beyond its current leaders.

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The Strategic Implications of U.S. Tariffs on Brazil

U.S. tariffs on Brazil are not only reshaping bilateral trade but could also accelerate Brazil’s rapprochement with China and alter the strategic balance in Latin America.

Homo Fumus

“Homo fumus” describes a society dominated by post-truth, ephemeral messages, and empty political narratives, where smoke displaces critical thinking and real solutions.

The leadership of the far right in Latin America

The advance of the far right in Latin America raises a key question: whether it will be able to consolidate as a regional bloc capable of enduring beyond its current leaders.

The power of nature and the fragility of the state

Natural disasters also put the state to the test: prevention, institutional capacity, and resource management can determine the extent of their consequences.
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Executive Director of the IPSE Intelligence research institute. Researcher in public opinion, discursive framing in the media and computer sciences.
Political scientist and economist. PhD from the University of Toronto. Senior Editor at Global Brief Magazine. Social Research Design Specialist at RIWI Corp. (Real-Time Interactive World-Wide Intelligence).
Director of CIEPS - International Center for Political and Social Studies, AIP-Panama. Honorary Emeritus Professor at the University of Salamanca and UPB (Medellín). Latest books: "El oficio de politico" (Tecnos Madrid, 2020), "Huellas de la Democracy Fatigada" (Océano Atlántico Editores, 2024) and "Cuando la política dejó de ser lo que era" (Océano Atlántico Editores, 2025).
Professor and researcher at the Institute of Social and Political Studies of the State Universityt of Rio de Janeiro (IESP/UERJ). Coordinator of the South American Political Observatory (OPSA). PhD in Political Science from Vanderbilt University.
Historian and professor at Chapman University (California). PHd from Harvard University. His writings on Latin American politics have appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post, among other international media.
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