Posted at 23:52h
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Analysis
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William Acosta, SME, MSI2
Jesús Daniel Romero, Senior Fellow, MSI2
The recent departure of Chevron from Venezuela, along with the revocation of oil concessions by the Biden administration, marks a significant shift in Latin America’s energy landscape. This article examines the strategic implications of this decision, not...
Posted at 23:26h
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Analysis
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Dr. Rafael Marrero, Chief Economist — Senior Fellow and Founder | MSI2
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday, March 12, a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, along with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and...
Posted at 22:58h
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Analysis
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Dr. Rafael Marrero, Chief Economist — Senior Fellow and Founder | MSI2
WASHINGTON, D.C. – El Secretario de Estado Marco Rubio anunció el pasado miércoles 12 de marzo un alto al fuego de 30 días entre Ucrania y Rusia, y la firma de un Memorando de Entendimiento (MOU)...
Posted at 21:06h
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Analysis
Por,
William Acosta, SME, MSI2
Jesús Daniel Romero, Senior Fellow, MSI2
A medida que los precios del crudo caen por debajo de los 70 dólares por barril y los aranceles estadounidenses reconfiguran los flujos energéticos en Norteamérica, la debilitada industria petrolera de Venezuela presenta tanto un desafío como...
Posted at 21:02h
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Analysis
By,
William Acosta, SME, MSI2
Jesús Daniel Romero, Senior Fellow, MSI2
As crude oil prices drop below $70 per barrel and U.S. tariffs reshape North American energy flows, Venezuela's weakened oil industry presents both a challenge and an opportunity for U.S. leadership in Latin America. With China deepening...
Posted at 20:01h
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Analysis
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William Acosta, SME, MSI2
Jesús Daniel Romero, Senior Fellow, MSI2
Raúl Castro is dead, was the rumor we heard in 2024. The news was welcomed by many Cuban exiles who saw the end of 71 years in power. That wasn't the case. Power passed to Miguel Díaz-Canel,...
Posted at 19:11h
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Analysis
Por,
William Acosta, SME, MSI2
Jesús Daniel Romero, Senior Fellow, MSI2
Raúl Castro está muerto, fue el rumor que escuchamos en 2024. La información fue bien recibida por muchos cubanos exiliados que veían el fin de 71 años en el poder. No fue así. El poder pasó a...
Posted at 22:40h
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Analysis
Por,
Jaime (Jimmy) González, Senior Fellow | MSI2
Desde que asumió el cargo en agosto de 2022, el presidente Petro ha reformulado las políticas de seguridad de Colombia. Priorizó la desmilitarización y las negociaciones de paz por encima de la disuasión militar. Esta estrategia destituyó a más de...
Posted at 22:13h
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Analysis
By,
Jaime (Jimmy) González, Senior Fellow | MSI2
Since assuming office in August 2022, President Petro has reshaped Colombia’s security policies. He prioritized demilitarization and peace negotiations over military deterrence. This strategy removed more than 50 high-ranking military officers, including generals and admirals. It was one of the...
Posted at 16:22h
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Analysis
By,
Dr. Rafael Marrero, Chief Economist — Senior Fellow and Founder | MSI2
Prepared Using the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Open-Source Analysis Model.
1. Define the Problem
The global competition for critical raw materials (CRMs) such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements (REEs) is intensifying. China and Russia continue...
