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COVID-19 Response Update: April 17-April 24
April 24, 2020 | Mark F. Cancian, Adam Saxton
In Defense 360 A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to COVID-19 from April 17-April 24 by the CSIS International Security Program.

Interactive
Covid-19 Response Update: April 10-April 17
April 17, 2020
In Defense 360

A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to COVID-19 from April 10-April 17 by the CSIS International Security Program.

Commentary
Quarantine Is Not One Size Fits All: The Case of Mexico
April 17, 2020 | Gladys McCormick

Gladys McCormick and Edwin Ackerman compare the Mexican government’s approach to combating Covid-19 with methods taken by other governments.

Report
Illegal Mining in Venezuela: Death and Devastation in the Amazonas and Orinoco Regions
April 16, 2020 | Moises Rendon, Linnea Sandin, Claudia Fernandez The CSIS Future of Venezuela Initiative explores the devastating effects of illegal mining in Southern Venezuela on human rights, the environment, and security.

Commentary
Alberto Fernández and the Pandemic: From Co-president of Half of Argentines to President of All
April 16, 2020 | Mark P. Jones

In a level of national unity almost never seen outside of when the Argentine national soccer team is playing, virtually all Argentines support President Alberto Fernández’s efforts to protect Argentina from the virus.

Report
Fighting Corruption for U.S. Economic and National Security Interests
April 13, 2020 | Daniel F. Runde Reducing corruption and promoting economic growth in developing countries supports the United States’ economic and national security interests. Anti-corruption legislation and transparent procurement processes help U.S. companies compete and win contracts abroad.

Commentary
Latin America: On the Verge of an Unprecedented Turn in the Covid-19 Pandemic?
April 13, 2020

CSIS's Michael Matera reviews the potentially devastating consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in Latin America.

Commentary
Rosneft’s Withdrawal amid U.S. Sanctions Contributes to Venezuela’s Isolation
April 10, 2020 | Antonio De La Cruz Antonio de la Cruz, a senior associate with the Americas Program, discusses the impact of Russia's largest oil company opting to leave Venezuela amid U.S. sanctions.

Commentary
The Mexican Government's Response to Covid-19 Is Insufficient
April 8, 2020 | Gladys McCormick The Mexican government has been insufficient in its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Commentary
Fuel Shortages during Covid-19 in Venezuela
April 8, 2020 | Moises Rendon, Margarita R. Seminario, Claudia Fernandez Combined with the country's ill-equipped health care system to combat Covid-19, fuel shortages are making life harder for Venezuela. The international community should play a more active role.

Commentary
Bolsonaro's Erratic Behavior on the Covid-19 Threat Increases His Political Isolation
April 7, 2020 | Thiago de Aragão Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s erratic response to the Covid-19 crisis reflects his concern about the economy and maintaining his conservative political base.

Report
The Coronavirus and Changes in the FY2021 Budget: Keeping Cuts in American Defense Spending in Perspective
April 7, 2020 | Anthony H. Cordesman The current share of U.S. defense spending compared to total federal spending reveals how future national security expenditures should be allocated in the face of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, writes CSIS's Burke Chair.

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