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At the 90-Day Mark of PDVSA’s Coronel Tellechea

CSIS senior associate Antonio de la Cruz takes stock of the first 90 days of Colonel Pedro Rafael Tellechea, the newly appointed head of Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA.

Commentary by Antonio De La Cruz — April 27, 2023

Are Petro and Biden Syncing? Key Takeaways from the Bilateral Meeting

The CSIS Americas Program unpacks the recent meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Gustavo Petro, and the key issues that impact the U.S.-Colombia relationship.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg , Christopher Hernandez-Roy , Juliana Rubio , Rubi Bledsoe , and Henry Ziemer — April 26, 2023

What Is Driving Violent Unrest in Sudan?

The power struggle between two armed factions in Sudan has broken out into open warfare. The deadly conflict has dire implications for civilian life and humanitarian needs in the country, as well as long-term stability.

Critical Questions by Cameron Hudson — April 18, 2023

Democracy Dies under Mano Dura: Anti-crime Strategies in the Northern Triangle

CSIS Americas deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Rubi Bledsoe examine the effects of mano dura (zero tolerance) in the Northern Triangle. They also outline recommendations to counter crime and support democracy and rule of law in the region.

Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Rubi Bledsoe — April 12, 2023