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Season 1 | Episode 78
In this episode, we explore the complex political and security landscape of Guatemala with expert Tiziano Breda. We discuss recent developments, challenges in governance, gang violence, and the influence of international actors, providing insights into the country's future prospects.
When President Bernardo Arevalo took office in 2023, many were hopeful for a fresh start in Guatemalan politics. However, his administration has faced numerous obstacles, including constant legal threats and political maneuvering aimed at undermining his authority. The former Attorney General, Consuelo Porras, has been particularly aggressive in her attempts to nullify the election results and impede Arevalo's legislative agenda.
Tiziano Breda, Senior Analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean for ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Event Data) speaks to the LatinNews podcast about the deterioration in security in Guatemala, the current government's move to a more hardline stance on crime and the country's relationship with the United States.
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In this episode we discuss:
• Challenges facing Bernardo Arévalo's government
• Guatemala's relationship with the United States
• The outlook for democracy and governance
• Political fragmentation ahead of future elections
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Tiziano Breda
Tiziano Breda is Senior Analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean at ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data). His work focuses on political violence, organised crime, governance and security dynamics across the region. Prior to joining ACLED, he spent more than seven years researching Latin American politics and security with the International Crisis Group and the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), including extended periods living and working in Colombia and Guatemala. He holds degrees from the University of Padua and the University of Bologna and has also studied conflict resolution at Johns Hopkins University and the Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
The LatinNews Podcast is hosted by Richard McColl, a foreign correspondent in Colombia. Having first travelled to Colombia in the late 90s, McColl made the move to Bogotá in 2007. He holds a Diploma in Conflict resolution and a PhD in Social and Human Sciences both at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. He has worked as a journalist across Latin America.
Political Analyst, Richard McColl