Latin America & Caribbean

Miami Herald – Ecuador’s elections on Sunday unfold against a backdrop of escalating violence, including by state security forces, rising poverty, power outages and widespread public discontent.

Follow events related to Ecuador’s April 13 runoff election as they happen in real time.

Ecuador is days away from the presidential runoff. Noboa’s campaign is rocked by scandals  and an oil spill, while he continues to break electoral laws.

Does sanctions relief actually spur migration? Our analysis suggests a recent paper draws conclusions resulting from a coding error.

Ecuador and Canada recently finalized negotiations for a free trade agreement, which is set to boost mining. However, the deal raises concerns over a conflict of interest, as Ecuadorian President Noboa’s family holds a stake in a Canadian mining company. The agreement also grants Canadian companies the ability to sue Ecuador in international tribunals.

The US ramps up efforts targeting Cuban medical missions, while it appears that maximum pressure sanction are returning to Venezuela and Iran. A New CEPR issue brief explores how economic sanctions drive migration.

The New York Times talked to Jake Johnston about what cuts to USAID programs mean for Haiti, where public institutions and health infrastructure have been targeted by armed groups.

Throughout his career, Congressman Grijalva worked tirelessly for a more equitable, just, and peaceful world.

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González advance to a runoff in Ecuador elections, while González’s party will have a plurality in the National Assembly.

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.