Our guest editor for this article is Nuno Sousa. He is a Portuguese UvA alumnus who used to be an editor and Head Columnist for Rostra Economica. He is fascinated by politics, economics, and International Affairs. With this article, he intends to inform the readers about the grave humanitarian situation in Mozambique, an issue that
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Interview with Daniel Diaz
“At this moment, as we are in a tsunami and the wave is still active, let’s say… the corporate decisions are all focused in taking the most urgent actions.” These are the words of Daniel Diaz, managing director of the Colombian investment banking firm Trigono. Colombia reacted relatively fast to the Covid-19 outbreak in the
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Presidential rhetoric, powerlessness, and individual responsibility during Mexico’s coronavirus crisis.
Years of widespread violence, insecurity, and impunity have fostered a sense of powerlessness among Mexicans. Impotence is palpable in the proverb, “si te toca, te toca” (if it’s your time, it’s your time). A testament to the powerlessness experienced by millions of Mexicans, this maxim offers a daily antidote to fear amid waves of violence.
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