Archive - Tropical Parthenon: Maria’s Newsletter

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…

Published on Tropical Parthenon: Maria’s Newsletter • Mar 6

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…

Mar 6 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

February 2024

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.

Feb 16 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

December 2023

The Fascist Reaction

I wrote this piece back in October 2022 for Democracy Paradox. It seems appropriate to share it again.

Dec 19, 2023 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

November 2023

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

Nov 20, 2023 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

October 2023

A desire for change is the message of the primary election in Venezuela

Originally published by Latinoamérica 21

Oct 24, 2023 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

August 2023

The trial of former President Trump as a coup-proofing strategy to save American democracy.

There are two ways to save American democracy: one is voting, and the other one is in the courts.

Aug 27, 2023 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

March 2023

Information warfare

Russian and Chinese strategies for disinformation

Mar 22, 2023 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

January 2023

2023 and Latin America’s landscape

Back from the Christmas break, reality is hitting hard when it comes to regional politics. My look at Latin America and the political challenges ahead.

Jan 9, 2023 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

October 2022

Blogging Memories

Also sharing some recent posts, quotes, and interviews

Oct 30, 2022 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

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.

Oct 7, 2022 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

September 2022

America, the Melting Pot?

Demographic anxiety, immigration and 50 asylum-seekers from Venezuela

Sep 19, 2022 •

Maria I. Puerta Riera

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