By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² In a complex multilateral agreement with far-reaching implications, the governments of the United States, El Salvador, and Venezuela completed a high-profile prisoner exchange on July 18, 2025. Venezuela released the final ten American nationals in its custody, including a...
By, Dr. Rafael Marrero, Chief Economist | President & Founder, Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²) Recent commentary from an Argentine economist and sitting member of the Argentine Congress resurfaces a recurring narrative: “China is poised for a global buying spree triggered by currency revaluation and newfound domestic...
By, Leonardo Morales, Senior Fellow MSI² The new law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, introduced by President Donald J. Trump and the Republicans, represents the greatest fiscal impact for the majority of Americans. As part of the promises made by President Donald J. Trump during his election...
By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² In the ongoing struggle against transnational organized crime and narcotics trafficking, the Department of Defense (DoD) maintains one of its most operationally effective yet least understood initiatives: PC-2439, the designation for Tactical Analysis Teams (TATs) under U.S. Southern Command...
By, Octavio Perez, Senior Fellow | MSI2 Sometimes, we never care to ask about a relative, or neighbor, or, in this case, people on the other side of the world. So, with that thought, as the world is in turmoil in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Russia, we often...
By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Introduction What began as an emerging economic bloc —BRICS—has transformed into an ideological platform for certain Latin American governments to promote radical and confrontational narratives. In its 2025 summit held in Brasília, the forum became a stage for anti-Israeli discourse...
By, Leonardo Morales, Senior Fellow MSI² First, the Senate gave the green light, then it had to return to the House again for several changes and amendments for final approval by 218 votes to 214. The Republican-led US Congress delivered another major victory to President Donald J. Trump...
By, MSI² This accolade marks the second Communicator Award for Dr. Marrero, founder of the conservative think tank Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²) The documentary “Misión sobrevivir”, produced by AMÉRICA TEVÉ and executive produced by Dr. Rafael Marrero, has been honored with the Communicator Award of Excellence (Gold)...
By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² I. The Illusion of Peace Is Over For decades, Costa Rica stood apart in a region too often consumed by instability. It was a nation without a military, a democracy that defied the odds, and a peaceful enclave that attracted...
By, Jaime (Jim) González, Senior Fellow, Analytical Tradecraft SME In my March 2025 article, “Colombia at a Crossroads: New Leadership, New Strategy, Uncertain Future,” I argued that Minister of Defense (MoD) Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez Suárez could pursue three courses of action to improve civil‑military relations while...