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“Rice: The Forgotten Issue on Marco Rubio’s agenda”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
They discussed the rare earth issue. They touched upon the issue of narcotrafficking and corruption. They referred to the industry of semi-conductors and the Summit of the Americas. Overall, in a positive manner, they discussed our national interests relative to Haiti. Although it is possible that it was served at the lunch held at the […]
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“Biden’s Warning: A New Digital Oligarchy?”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
In his farewell address to the nation, President Joe Biden warned the United States of the dangers that a concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-rich individuals would represent, and of the dire consequences that would result from an unbridled abuse of power. These were the outgoing President’s words: “Today, an oligarchy […]
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“Venezuela’s Dilemma: Dialogue or Violence”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
According to a statement released by the Elysee Palace in Paris, Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva of Brazil urged President Nicolás Maduro, after his swearing-in ceremony for a third consecutive term as president, to resume dialogue with the opposition to “facilitate the return to democracy and stability in Venezuela.” […]
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“Open Letter to Jimmy Carter”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Dear President and friend: Recently, the suspension of your trip to Guyana due to health reasons – where you were to lead a delegation to observe the electoral process in that South American nation – caused us some concern. Thankfully, our concern soon disappeared when we learned that you had returned, almost immediately, to your […]
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“The Crisis of American Democracy in the Dominican Republic: 60 Years Later”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Sixty years ago, one of the most influential books on the country’s national political events was published, becoming the first best-seller of the modern era in the Dominican Republic. The book, “The Crisis of Democracy in America in the Dominican Republic, written in exile in Puerto Rico in 1964 by Professor Juan Bosch, clarifies in […]
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“Trump’s Victory”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
He had been the target of two impeachment proceedings. He was under investigation for his ties to the assault on the Capitol. He was convicted on 34 felony counts. He was accused of tax fraud and of stealing classified national security documents. So, how is it possible that, amid so many adversities, Donald Trump could […]
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“Elections in the United States: Between a Chaotic Past and an Unexpected Candidate”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Initially, the US presidential elections, held this past November 5, seemed like a kind of revenge for the one that took place four years ago, in 2020, between then-President Donald Trump and the current president of the nation, Joe Biden. Many potential voters would have wanted other electoral options. In fact, the majority considered that […]
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“Observation and Mediation Participation in Venezuelan Crisis”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
At the invitation of the National Electoral Council (CNE), I participated as an international observer in the presidential elections held in Venezuela on July 28. I participated, along with other former presidents, a panel of U.N. electoral experts, members of the Carter Center, and thousands of national and international observers. It was not the first […]
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“Kenya: Between Haiti, Tax Reform and Social Unrest”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
At one point, many thought that the recent arrival of a contingent of Kenyan police officers to Haiti would have to be urgently returned to their country of origin. This, because of the violence and anarchy that rattled the African nation in reaction to a tax reform project introduced by the government before Parliament. The […]
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“Willie Mays: An Immortal Giant”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
I remember when I was only nine years old, my mother, Doña Yolanda, allowed me to go with Gallego, a close adult friend of the family, to the Polo Grounds, to watch my first Major League game between the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. The main reason for attending that particular game […]
