Mauro Echeverría
Mauro Echeverría is Econ Americas’ deputy editor. He holds a BA in international relations with minors in political science and anthropology from the San Francisco University of Quito. Mauro leads the research on local economic development at the Ecuadorian think tank Libre Razón.
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EU Investment Scheme Lags China in Latam
November 27, 2023La inversión de la UE en LATAM se queda atrás de la china
November 27, 2023Maribel Espinoza: Libre Party Skirts Law to Appoint Attorney General (Spanish)
November 6, 2023Why Narcos Are Flourishing in the Bolivian Amazon
November 2, 2023Por qué los narcos se expanden en la Amazonía boliviana
November 2, 2023Where Extortionists Rule the Roost in Peru
October 31, 2023Donde los extorsionistas dominan en Perú
October 31, 2023What to Make of Ecuador’s Crisis Election (Spanish)
October 17, 2023How Colombia’s Cities Rank for Economic Freedom (Spanish)
October 10, 2023Argentines Turn to Vigilantism to Beat Back Organized Crime
September 29, 2023Los argentinos recurren a la violencia para combatir el crimen organizado
September 29, 2023What Ecuador’s Rejection of Amazon Drilling Means for Investment
September 26, 2023Lo que implica para la inversión el rechazo del Ecuador a la extracción petrolera en la Amazonía
September 26, 2023Two Female Candidates Show Realignment of Mexican Politics (Spanish)
September 25, 2023Why Ecuadorian Journalists Are Heading for the Exits
August 29, 2023Por qué periodistas ecuatorianos están abandonando el país
August 29, 2023Who Is Uruguayan Narco Sebastián Marset?
August 22, 2023¿Quién es el narco uruguayo Sebastián Marset?
August 22, 2023Why Nonvotes Overshadowed Guatemala’s Presidential Election
August 1, 2023Por qué los votos nulos se tomaron la elección presidencial de Guatemala
August 1, 2023En qué cree Bernardo Arévalo
July 26, 2023What Bernardo Arévalo Believes
July 26, 2023Chile’s Republican Party Founder Seeks Citizen Unity (Spanish)
July 13, 2023Why the Paraguayan Border Is No Man’s Land
June 29, 2023Por qué la frontera paraguaya es tierra de nadie
June 29, 2023What the EU Visit to Cuba Portends
June 21, 2023¿Qué hay detrás de la visita de la Unión Europea a Cuba?
June 21, 2023Agustín Etchebarne: Javier Milei Is a Game-Changer (Spanish)
June 13, 2023The Rise of the Colombian Child Soldier
June 1, 2023El aumento del reclutamiento de menores en Colombia
June 1, 2023Profile: Who Is the New Paraguayan President?
May 29, 2023Perfil: ¿Quién es el nuevo presidente de Paraguay?
May 29, 2023Emmanuel Rincón: María Corina Machado Is True Opposition Leader (Spanish)
May 15, 2023Prostitution in Cuba: A Way of Survival
May 3, 2023Prostitución en Cuba: Una forma de sobrevivir
May 3, 2023Why Narco Violence Is Spiking in Rosario, Argentina
April 25, 2023Por qué la violencia narco está aumentando en Rosario, Argentina
April 25, 2023How Migrants Traverse No Man’s Land between Colombia and Panama
April 4, 2023Cómo los migrantes atraviesan la tierra de nadie entre Colombia y Panamá
April 4, 2023Why Chile Militarized Its Northern Border
March 22, 2023Por qué Chile militarizó su frontera norte
March 22, 2023The Stakes of Cuba’s Debt Dispute in London
March 2, 2023Lo que representa el juicio por deuda de Cuba en Londres
March 2, 2023How Public-Sector Workers Fell Out of Love with Chavismo
March 1, 2023Cómo el chavismo perdió el encanto para los trabajadores del sector público
March 1, 2023The Rising Specter of Rafael Correa over Ecuador (Spanish)
February 9, 2023Bolivian Opposition Leader’s Arrest Shows Brunt of Lawfare
January 31, 2023La detención de un líder opositor muestra el alcance de la represión en Bolivia
January 31, 2023The Smell of Chinese Funding in Ecuador’s Institutions
January 30, 2023El olor a financiamiento chino en las instituciones ecuatorianas
January 30, 2023Peru’s Political Crisis Explained (Spanish)
January 12, 2023Will Guatemala’s 2023 Election Be Tilted?
December 23, 2022¿Estarán sesgadas las elecciones de Guatemala en 2023?
December 23, 2022AMLO’s Next Steps to Transform Mexico’s Electoral System
December 15, 2022The Dark Side of US Dollars in Cuba
December 1, 2022El lado oscuro de los dólares estadounidenses en Cuba
December 1, 2022What AMLO’s Electoral Reform Spells for Democracy
November 14, 2022Lo que significa la reforma electoral de AMLO para la democracia
November 14, 2022Why the Cuban Dictatorship Is Weaker than Ever
October 31, 2022Por qué la dictadura cubana está más débil que nunca
October 31, 2022Brazil: One Step Away from Picking Its Socialist Poison
October 17, 2022Salvadoran Reporters Decry Censorship by Nayib Bukele
October 3, 2022Periodistas salvadoreños condenan la censura de Nayib Bukele
October 3, 2022What Fast-Tracked Venezuela Cooperation Spells for Colombia
September 16, 2022Lo que la cooperación acelerada con Venezuela implica para Colombia
September 16, 2022Ocean Builders Bring Innovative, Frontier Lifestyle to Panama
September 7, 2022Ideological Hegemony at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
September 1, 2022Hegemonía ideológica en la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos
September 1, 2022The Battle Lines for the Brazilian Presidency
August 24, 2022Las líneas de batalla por la presidencia brasileña
August 24, 2022Why an Iranian Plane Is Impounded in Argentina
July 26, 2022Por qué se confiscó un avión iraní en Argentina
July 26, 2022New Constitution for Chile Puts Welfare State First
June 24, 2022Nueva constitución chilena pone estado de bienestar como prioridad
June 24, 2022Will Colombians Get the Change They Crave?
June 14, 2022How the United Nations Foments Medicine Shortages in Mexico
May 31, 2022Cómo Naciones Unidas fomenta el desabasto de medicina en México
May 31, 2022Daniel Ortega Expels OAS, Cements Dictatorship
May 20, 2022Daniel Ortega expulsa a la OEA y cimienta una dictadura
May 20, 2022Lo que implica para Honduras una comisión anti-impunidad de las Naciones Unidas
April 30, 2022What a UN Anti-Impunity Commission Portends for Honduras
April 29, 2022Why Illegal Immigration to the United States Has Ballooned
April 28, 2022Por qué se ha exacerbado la migración ilegal a Estados Unidos
April 28, 2022María Fernanda Cabal: The Left Sells Nothing but Poverty, Misery (Spanish)
April 19, 2022The Drivers of Electoral Violence in Colombia
April 1, 2022Causas de la violencia electoral en Colombia
April 1, 2022How the United States, G13 Are Meddling in Guatemala
March 24, 2022Maduro’s Key Associate Served as US Informant
March 23, 2022The Derailing of Guatemala’s Prosecutor-General Election
March 14, 2022La obstrucción en la elección del fiscal general de Guatemala
March 14, 2022Petition Condemns Meddling in Guatemala’s Prosecutor-General Appointment
March 8, 2022Petición solicita transparencia en la elección del nuevo fiscal general de Guatemala
March 8, 2022Cuban Communists Go on Arresting Spree
February 16, 2022Costa Ricans Pick Their Socialist Poison in Presidential Runoff
February 10, 2022How the University Election Became a Coveted Power Grab
January 27, 2022Cómo la elección universitaria se volvió una codiciada pugna por el poder
January 27, 2022The Corruption Bringing Down Another Peruvian President
January 18, 2022La corrupción puede derribar a otro presidente peruano
January 18, 2022
Taxpayer-Funded "Global Gateway" Spreads Progressive Agenda
Financiada por los contribuyentes, “Global Gateway” esparce la agenda progresista
Honduras Suffers Constitutional Crisis, Incumbents Defy Need for Supermajority
Brazilian Cartels Find Safe Haven, Transportation through 38 Municipalities
Los cárteles brasileños encuentran refugio y formas de transporte en 38 municipios
Organized Crime Monetizes Piracy Vendors, Conquers Gamarra Streets
El crimen organizado lucra con los vendedores informales y conquistan las calles de Gamarra
Daniel Noboa Defeats 21st-Century Socialism, Faces Unprecedented Challenges
Political Largesse Enriches Bogotá, Jams Up Business Like City Traffic
Small Businesses, Individuals in Poor Zones Pay Highest Price of Lawlessness
Negocios pequeños e individuos en las zonas más pobres son los más afectados
Six out of 10 Citizens Voted Yes in August 20 Referendum
Seis de 10 ciudadanos votaron sí en la consulta del 20 agosto
AMLO’s Disciple Contrasts with Business-Friendly Indigenous Lady in Presidential Race
Violent Threats Expel Andersson Boscán, Mónica Velásquez
Violentas amenazas expulsan a Andersson Boscán y Mónica Velásquez
Alleged Murderer of Paraguayan Prosecutor Has Escaped Bolivian Authorities
Presunto asesino de fiscal paraguayo ha escapado de las autoridades bolivianas
Legal Hornet's Nest Plagues Electoral Outcome
Procesos judiciales alborotan el avispero de los resultados electorales
Las posturas que definen al candidato del Movimiento Semilla a la presidencia de Guatemala
The Stances That Define Semilla's Candidate for Guatemalan President
Congresswoman Chiara Barchiesi Offers Path Forward after Failed Constitutional Process
Ciudad del Este Hosts Terrorist Organizations, Clandestine Industries
Ciudad del Este alberga organizaciones terroristas e industrias clandestinas
Representative Josep Borrell Backs Business, Turns Blind Eye to Rights Violations
El representante Josep Borrell apoya a los negocios mientras ignora las violaciones a los derechos
Argentines Can Reject Peronismo in Presidential Election
Peace Deals Provide No Respite from Narco, Guerrilla Recruitment
Acuerdos de paz no han frenado la utilización de niños por parte de grupos armados
Citizens Elect Santiago Peña for Continuity
Ciudadanos eligen a Santiago Peña para la continuidad
Venezuelans Prepare to Stare Down Dictatorship in Regime-Controlled Election
Amid Poverty, Jineteros Find Way to Support Families
En medio de la pobreza, los jineteros encuentran una forma para mantener a sus familias
Official Strategy to Fight Gangs Acknowledges Severity
Estrategia gubernamental para enfrentar a pandillas revela la severidad
Human Traffickers Offer Treacherous Paths across Darién Gap
Traficantes de personas ofrecen cruces riesgosos en el Tapón del Darién
Amid Security Crisis, Gabriel Boric Fights Illegal Immigration
En plena crisis de seguridad, Gabriel Boric lucha contra la inmigración ilegal
Investment Fund Sued Regime over Defaulted Debt from Fidel Castro
Fondo de inversiones demandó al régimen por deuda impaga de la época de Fidel Castro
Venezuelan Demonstrations Grow over “Starvation Salaries,” Perennial Inflation
Crecen protestas en Venezuela por “salarios de hambre” y perenne inflación
Citizen Revolution Party Wins Mayoralties in Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito
Prosecution of Santa Cruz Governor Luis Fernando Camacho Puts Democracy in Chokehold
El procesamiento del gobernador de Santa Cruz, Luis Fernando Camacho, pone en vilo la democracia
How Infrastructure Financing Became Corrosive
Cómo la financiación de infraestructura se volvió corrosiva
Communist Pedro Castillo’s Ousting Marks Six Presidents in Four Years
Electoral Authority Could Enable Biased Presidential, Congressional Races
La autoridad electoral podría permitir una carrera presidencial y legislativa inusual
Congress Rejected Reform, Government Accelerates Plan B
How Remittances, Tourism Serve the Regime
Las remesas y el turismo le son útiles al régimen
Mexican President Would Further Centralize Elections
El presidente mexicano centralizaría aún más las elecciones
Public Demonstrations, Poverty, Energy Crises Reveal Failures
Protestas, pobreza y crisis energética revelan fragilidades
Lula Needs Fewer than 2 Million Votes to Secure Presidency
Legislation Impedes Transparency, Appears to Empower Incumbents
Las leyes impiden transparencia y aparentemente empoderan al gobernante de turno
Petro's Alliance with Maduro Opens Door to Iranian Operations in Latam
La alianza de Petro con Maduro le abre las puertas a operaciones iraníes en Latinoamérica
Ecofriendly Land, Sea Houses Boost Local Economy
Collectivist Agenda Rules OAS Roost
Agenda colectivista domina la OEA
South America’s Pink Tide 2.0 Set to Consolidate
La marea rosa sudamericana 2.0 lista para consolidarse
Quds Force Operator Is Symbol of Venezuela-Backed Criminality in Latam
Operador de la Fuerza Quds es símbolo de la criminalidad apoyada por Venezuela en Latam
Tribalism Spells End of Equality before the Law, Clear Property Rights
Indigenismo significa el fin de la igualdad ante la ley y los derechos de propiedad claros
Anti-Establishment Candidates Gustavo Petro, Rodolfo Hernández Compete in Runoff
Progressive Agency Collects Payment, Delivers Ideological Agenda
Agencia progresista cobra y entrega agenda ideológica a cambio
Feckless Observers Abandon Nicaragua
Observadores pusilánimes abandonan Nicaragua
Cómo la experiencia guatemalteca puede informar a su problemático vecino
How the Guatemala Experience Can Inform Troubled Neighbor
Push, Pull Factors Make Southern Border More Attractive than Ever
Factores de empuje y recepción hacen la frontera del sur más atractiva que nunca
Colombian Senator Confronts Foreign Interference from Russia, Venezuela
Lawless Venezuela Foments Narco-Funded Destabilization
La anárquica Venezuela fomenta desestabilización financiada por el narcotráfico
Nicholas Virzi Addresses Crucial Development Obstacles
Declassified Documents Reveal Álex Saab Collaborated with DEA from 2018
US State Department, G13 Loom Large over Judicial Appointments
El Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. y el G13 se involucran en nombramientos judiciales
Signatories Want Commission Transparency, End to Foreign Interference
Los firmantes buscan transparencia en la comisión y terminar con las interferencias
Hundreds Ensnared by Government Response to July 11 Protests
Juan Diego Sánchez Contends Leftists Win Either Way
65 Government Appointments Stem from USAC
USAC tiene 65 designaciones gubernamentales
New to Office, Marxist Pedro Castillo Already on the Ropes
Meses después de posesionarse, el marxista Pedro Castillo está contra las cuerdas