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Populism and democratic erosion in Latin America
In the region's political tradition, populism has been a pervasive experience that will continue to transform to appeal to those disappointed by…
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Information warfare
Russian and Chinese strategies for disinformation
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Blogging Memories
Also sharing some recent posts, quotes, and interviews
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American democracy carnage, the legacy.
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BONUS: The Americas' Summit
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Information warfare
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It's the democracy, stupid
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Unprecedented
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The White House in the Age of Reality TV
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It's been a while ...
I have been missing from here, but I've contributed to other platforms. Here's a list of my most recent material published by different outlets.
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The illiberal wave
Democracies around the world are facing the threat of illiberal forces. Autocrats are doubling down on their grip of power, while others attempt a…
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Democrats are devouring themselves, as usual.
Democrats and Republicans are very different, no doubt about it. Unfortunately, the liberals would be in a much better place if they learned some…
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Populism and democratic erosion in Latin America
In the region's political tradition, populism has been a pervasive experience that will continue to transform to appeal to those disappointed by…
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The challenges for the opposition in Cuba, Russia and Venezuela
As we learn about Navalny's murder, I'm reposting this piece I wrote three years ago.
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The Fascist Reaction
I wrote this piece back in October 2022 for Democracy Paradox. It seems appropriate to share it again.
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Amplification Among Allies: Russian and PRC Information Operations in Latin America
Published by the Power 3.0 blog from the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy
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Tropical Parthenon: Maria’s Newsletter
Tropical Parthenon: Maria’s Newsletter
I write about politics and culture, with a special interest in Latino politics in the US, and the illiberal tide in Latin America.

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