Articles
A selection of my published work in English and Spanish, covering international politics, geopolitics, the rule of law, and democracy.
Flanked by Soldiers and Invoking God 20 Times, Bukele Demands Unwavering Loyalty from El Salvador
Brief analysis of Nayib Bukele’s first address as a de facto President of El Salvador.
Nayib Bukele Crowns Himself in El Salvador
An analysis of Nayib Bukele’s electoral victory on 4 February 2024.
“Guatemala’s Democracy Faces Collapse at the Hands of Its Worst"
An interview with one of Guatemala’s leading political analysts, Edgar Ortiz Romero, about the attempts to undermine the 2023 presidential elections.
The Nicaraguan Revolution Devours Its Children
Brief analysis on the fate that befalls those who used to fight alongside Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega, during his revolutionary years.
G-20: An Elegant Gathering in a World in Chaos
A contrast between the G20 summit and a world in increasing chaos and instability.
Unmaking a president: Guatemala’s people spoke, but will they have the final word?
Analysis on Guatemala’s democratic crisis in 2023 and the long, winding road to upholding the electoral results.
Oleksandra Matviichuk: “Putin Is Afraid of a Democratic Ukraine. That Is Why He Started This War”
Two weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I spoke with Oleksandra Matviichuk about the war and what victory meant for Ukrainians. This was the first exclusive interview Matviichuk, whose organization received the Nobel Peace Prize, gave to a Latin American outlet.
South America in Turmoil: Protests, Violence, and Political Unrest
A brief take on South America’s wave of discontent in 2019, its implications, and the influencers behind it.
Faith and Politics: How Populists Resort to Religious Discourse in Latin America
Analysis on how populist leaders in Latin America are increasingly embracing a religious discourse, even in areas where faith plays little to no role.
Putin Seeks to Negotiate, Ukraine Wants to Win the War
Analysis on the expectations of Ukrainians amidst Russia’s invasion. It features statements from Ukrainian government officials and an exclusive account from a volunteer in the front lines.
Lucas Ghersi: "What Pedro Castillo Did Was Clearly a Coup d'État—A Wolf Disguised as a Wolf"
An exclusive interview with one of Peru’s leading constitutional lawyers to understand Pedro Castillo’s self-coup.
2022: A Tragic Year for the Press in Latin America
An analysis on the bleak media freedom landscape in Latin America by the end of 2022.
Latin America begins 2023 amidst chaos and political instability
A brief analysis on the tensions and chaotic scenarios several Latin American countries faced in early 2023.
Opinion: The Renaissance Advisor
An opinion piece on Nayib Bukele’s economic advisor, Brian Roemmele.
In an 11 question interview, Salvadoran Vice President Made 21 Deceptive Statements
A fact-checking piece of Salvadoran vice president Félix Ulloa.