Author: Fracia Baeke
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Bolivia’s Environmental Policy Since Evo Morales
Is it possible for Bolivia to promote an environmental-forward political agenda while reproducing the structures of a neoliberal-capitalisit world system? Bolivia’s reliance on neo-extractivism to fund social programs reproduced dependency, highlighting contradictions between indigenous worldviews and capitalist economic imperatives. The case suggests that meaningful ecological transformation is difficult without a deeper structural break from extractivist…
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The Transnational Engine of Tren de Aragua
RQ: How did Tren de Aragua use Venezuela’s crisis and migrant routes to move from a prison gang to a transnational network? Argument: Its expansion stems from the interaction of state fragility, mass displacement, and diversified criminal markets. Conclusion: TdA shows a new franchise-style, poly-criminal model that policing alone cannot contain.
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Bolivia’s Environmental Challenge
– Will it ever be possible for Bolivia to promote an environmental-forward political agenda while reproducing the structures of a neoliberal-capitalisit world system? – Indigenous principles and worldviews prioritising harmony with nature were centered in Morales’ political agenda, proving to be contradictory with the historical extractive model which reinforced dependency on this economic model to…
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Venezuela Elections: What’s Next?
Despite claims of stealing the 2024 presidential elections, Maduro was inaugurated in January as Venezuela’s president for a third time, effectively extending his time in power to 18 years. As the opposition continues to pushback and the international community holds back on recognising Maduro, what’s next for Venezuela?