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Source: Reuters On September 13, 2023, President Xi Jinping declared that China and Venezuela would elevate their ties to an “all-weather strategic partnership.” This move, reminiscent of China’s approach with Pakistan, transcends mere economic cooperation, extending into a full-fledged alliance encompassing military coordination. Consequently, this announcement marked a significant upgrade in the China-Venezuela relationship. To grasp the implications… Continue reading China´s secrecy loans and Venezuela: A new strategic relationship?

Fuente: Reuters El 13 de septiembre de 2023, el presidente Xi Jinping anunció que China y Venezuela elevarían sus lazos a una “asociación estratégica a toda prueba” (“all-weather strategic partnership.”). Este movimiento, evocando la estrategia de China con Pakistán, trasciende la mera cooperación económica para convertirse en una alianza completa que abarca la coordinación militar. Como resultado, este… Continue reading Los préstamos secretos de China y Venezuela: ¿una nueva relación estratégica?

Fuente: Universidad Externado de Colombia En días pasados la Universidad Externado de Colombia organizó las XXIV Jornadas Internacionales de Derecho Administrativo, dedicadas a reflexionar sobre los balances y desafíos del Derecho Administrativo Económico. Bajo la dirección general del Departamento de Derecho Administrativo -dirigido por el profesor Bernardo Carvajal- las Jornadas fueron una oportunidad única para reflexionar… Continue reading Non Nova, Sed Nove. La redención del Derecho Administrativo Económico en América Latina 

Source: AP On August 8, 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declared a state of emergency to address Massachusetts’ “overburdened shelter system.” With the increasing influx of migrants over time, the crisis has surpassed the state’s capacity. Hence, the emergency declaration could facilitate federal support for what the Governor considers a national issue. This migration crisis could be transformed into… Continue reading The Influx of Migrants in Massachusetts: From Emergency to Development Opportunity

Source: CSID The democratic backslide we are witnessing in the 21st century is not a result of traditional coups but, mostly, a consequence of an inside-out process. As USAID’s Administrator Samantha Powers said, democracy is under attack.  Within the common trends of this backslide, we can highlight two: (i) the abuses that simulate authoritarian behaviors beneath a veneer of constitutionality… Continue reading Tunisia and the Global Fight Against Constitutional Authoritarian Populism

Source: OFAC Venezuela is a targeted state of the U.S. sanction policy -in one of the most restrictive frameworks currently in place. The U.S. Government implemented that policy in 2014 only regarding persons included in the SDN list, but since 2017 has escalated to restrict transactions of the Government of Venezuela. Executive Order 13884, dated… Continue reading Sanctions, De-risking, or overcompliance? How to address the problems of the financial sector regarding Venezuela?