Alex monitors economic and political developments in Latin America and beyond and regularly engages with policymakers and civil society groups. His areas of expertise include global economic governance, Latin American and Caribbean integration, and US policy in the Western Hemisphere. Alex’s analyses have been published in numerous outlets, including The New York Times, Folha de São Paulo, Foreign Policy, the Los Angeles Times, The Hill, Dissent, Pagina 12, and Le Monde diplomatique.
Prior to CEPR, Alex spent more than six years in Latin America working as a foreign policy analyst and an international cooperation consultant. He holds degrees in history and political science from the Sorbonne University in Paris, France, and is fluent in Spanish and French.
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Economic Sanctions: A Root Cause of Migration
There is overwhelming evidence that migration is driven in large part by adverse economic conditions and that sanctions can have severe, harmful economic and humanitarian consequences.
Economic Sanctions: A Root Cause of Migration – Summary
Examine the role of economic sanctions in shaping migration patterns and their significant impact on affected populations.
Let Mexico Reform its Judiciary
Analyzing Mexico’s judiciary reform: how President AMLO’s constitutional changes are affecting judicial independence and the rule of law.
No False Solutions: IMF Surcharges Must Go
Uncover the truth about IMF surcharges. Find out why this policy has been criticized as regressive and counterproductive.
Biden’s Sanctions Problem
With migration now a central, unavoidable issue in the presidential election campaign, will Biden finally listen to his Democratic allies, and the region, and reverse Trump’s sanctions?
Once the US’s “Good Friend” in Honduras; Now on Trial for Drug Trafficking
The trial of Juan Orlando Hernández, once the seemingly untouchable and authoritarian president of Honduras, is officially set to begin on February 12. The US government supported Hernández from the beginning of his first presidential term and backed him even as evidence of his criminal involvement grew.
A Warm Washington Welcome for Colombia’s Controversial Ex-President
Iván Duque may still have a bright future in Washington, DC.
Summit of the Americas Underlines Widespread Discontent with U.S. Policy Generally
Criticisms of the United States and OAS underlined the need to revive regional integration initiatives independent of U.S. influence.
Navigating Alternate Realities
When political tensions run high and misinformation proliferates, there’s no better way to get a clear view than with your own eyes.
Assessing the First Year of Biden, in Graphs
To take stock of the state of the union just over one year into the Biden presidency, CEPR presents this collection of articles and graphs.
