Pedro’s research at CEPR centers on the Latin American region (with a particular focus on Ecuador), foreign policy, and the impact of economic sanctions.
Pedro holds a Master’s in International Governance and Diplomacy, with a concentration in human rights, from the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, and a BA in International and Global Studies from the University of Central Florida.
Prior to working at CEPR, Pedro was an intern at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Washington, DC, where he provided protection assistance to refugees and asylum seekers across the United States. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
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CEPR Sanctions Watch November 2025
Trump extends the Syria sanctions waiver as measures on Russia and Cuba bite. The President also signals openness to talks on Iran sanctions, while escalating threats against Venezuela with new designations.
Q and A on Honduras’s 2025 General Elections
Your questions about Honduras’s November 30 elections answered. The following Q and A looks at the key issues that have generated discussion and debate ahead of the election and provides background on the electoral process as well as the internal and external actors that are likely to play a role in its conduct and outcome.
Ecuador News Round-Up No. 24: Noboa Cracks Down on Protests While Pushing to Rewrite the Constitution
After an unpopular decision to remove diesel subsidies, President Noboa is focused on winning a series of ballot measures in a referendum vote that will be held on November 16.
CEPR Sanctions Watch October 2025
The Trump administration imposes its first Russia sanctions while snapback measures on Iran begin to bite. For the 33rd time, the UN GA overwhelmingly votes to condemn and call for end of US embargo on Cuba.
CEPR Sanctions Watch September 2025
The UN imposes “snapback” sanctions on Iran as Congress remains divided over repeal of the Caesar Act. Trump urges Europe to tariff India and China over Russia.
CEPR Sanctions Watch August 2025
The US sanctions Brazilian health officials for hosting Cuban medical missions while it urges UN to lift sanctions on Syrian president. Europeans warn of snapback sanctions on Iran.
Ecuador News Round-Up No. 23: Noboa Enacts Controversial Laws in First Months of His New Administration
In his new term, Noboa has proposed a referendum and leveraged his legislative control to enact controversial laws He also called for protests against the Constitutional Court.
CEPR Sanctions Watch July 2025
Trump signals plans to cut Cuba’s remaining economic lifelines and threatens sanctions on Russia. Lancet Global Health study finds sanctions are as deadly as war.
CEPR Sanctions Watch June 2025
US-Israeli strikes on Iran derail negotiations while more action is needed to fully repeal Syria sanctions. Trump is still reluctant to sanction Russia despite pressure.
CEPR Sanctions Watch May 2025
The US and EU lift broad Syria sanctions while Trump flip-flops on Venezuela and Russia sanctions policy. Nuclear talks between the US and Iran appear promising despite key differences.
