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 September 2024
Read the September 2024 edition of CEPR’s Sanctions Watch for critical insights and updates about the use and consequences of economic sanctions.

Ecuador News Round-Up 15: Election Season Heats Up as the Prosecutor General’s Wrongdoing Is Exposed in Leaked Messages
Discover the latest news on the upcoming presidential elections and the leaked messages of the prosecutor general.

CEPR Sanctions Watch August 2024
Get a deeper understanding of the impact of economic sanctions through CEPR’s Sanctions Watch. Stay informed with this monthly news round-up.

CEPR Sanctions Watch June 2024
Learn about the global impact of sanctions. Stay updated on the latest sanctions-related developments and their consequences.

CEPR Sanctions Watch May 2024
The latest news and analysis on economic sanctions. Stay informed on the impact of sanctions on the global economy and policy.

Ecuador News Round-Up No. 14: Noboa Faces a Scandal and the Prosecutor General’s Impeachment Is Suspended
Find out why Ecuador president Daniel Noboa implemented another state of emergency, and learn about the scandal involving Ecuador’s first lady.

CEPR Sanctions Watch April 2024
Explore the impact of sanctions on countries like Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela in Sanctions Watch.

Ecuador News Round-Up No. 13: Ecuador Storms the Mexican Embassy and Citizens Reject ISDS
Find out how Ecuadorians voted in the referendum, rejecting ISDS and approving measures to increase security and combat crime.

ISDS, Egged on by Canadian Mining Interests, Makes a Stealth Appearance in Noboa’s Security Referendum
Should foreign investors be given carte blanche to carry out environmentally destructive projects?

CEPR Sanctions Watch March 2024
New reports and books show how sanctions have hurt civilians in Iran and North Korea, yet the US and EU continue to ratchet up economic pressure.
