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Ángel Arellano

Journalist. Doctor in Political Science from the University of the Republic (Uruguay). Project coordinator in the Regional Program Political Parties and Democracy in Latin America of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Coordinator of the Political Dialogue platform.

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The map of the aligned: what is the relationship between Latin American countries and the United States?

Latin America is once again dividing between the aligned and the punished on a regional chessboard where Washington imposes loyalties as a condition for stability.

Between the palace and the bench: politics and justice in Latin America

From 1970 to 2025, 25 former Latin American presidents were subjected to judicial proceedings. What does this toxic relationship between the exercise of power and compliance with the rules demonstrate? Are there possible solutions?

Of worn-out speeches and unauthorized outlets: Reinventing the wheel of democracy

Chile welcomed progressive presidents, including Spain’s Pedro Sánchez, under the banner Democracy Always. But is that message consistent with what’s actually happening within each of their countries?