Category: US-100
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Ecuador Unrest Escalates
On September 12, 2025, thousands of demonstrators, including members of civil society groups, took to the streets of Quito, Ecuador’s capital, to protest against President Daniel Noboa’s administration. Your take? US-100, Chief of Americas: Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on in Quito, what this tells us about Ecuador under President Daniel Noboa, and what…
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Venezuela Oil Export
In July 2025, Venezuela’s oil exports declined by approximately 10% compared to June, dropping from 807,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 727,000 bpd of crude and refined products. This reduction was primarily due to key partners of the state-owned oil company PDVSA awaiting U.S. authorizations to expand operations in the sanctioned country. What is your…
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Trump’s “51st State” Rhetoric on Canada: A Strategic Probe or Mere Political Jesting?
Including the Americas Chief, US-100, III’ Corporate Regional Chiefs continue their Analysis Salvos. We spoke of Canada. I first stroked his ego by showering him with praise and urging him to do his best. In reality, since I’ve never mastered the smart, careerist flattery that irritates me in daily life, I experience this feeling vicariously…