Pablo Vivanco

Pablo Vivanco is a journalist and analyst specializing in politics and history in the Americas, who served as the Director of teleSUR English. Recent bylines include The Jacobin, Asia Times, The Progressive and Truthout. Follow him on Twitter @pvivancoguzman

This new leader’s not (yet) a revolutionary, but his enemies treat him like one Opinion
Will Chile’s Gabriel Boric be radical like Salvador Allende was in the 1970s, or will he cave in to the ruling class’s resistance to his rule?
Dec 25, 2021 22:05
The spectre of a multipolar world with Brazil’s Lula making a political comeback is haunting Washington Opinion
The prospect of Brazil’s former leftist president taking back the reins of Latin America’s largest economy would be a significant blow to US efforts to reassert Washington’s role, both regionally and globally.
Mar 10, 2021 20:04
Trump’s re-designation of Cuba as a terrorist state is a farce. For the rest of the Covid-stricken world, they are heroes Opinion
In one of its last salvoes, the outgoing Trump administration has put Cuba back on the list of ‘state sponsors of terrorism’ – even as the Caribbean nation offers the entire world its help against the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan 13, 2021 12:13
Watch for flip-flops: Biden might inadvertently expose that Canada’s foreign policy on Venezuela is subservient to US’ Opinion
Joe Biden’s election win may mean a shift in the current, hardline approach by the US designed to force regime change in Caracas. But will Canada do an embarrassing about-face on the Maduro government to follow suit?
Dec 22, 2020 17:25
US-backed opposition in Venezuela is in freefall, have only themselves to blame Opinion
Most people around the globe would agree that 2020 has been a year to forget. This is certainly, if not especially, true for Venezuela’s opposition, and the upcoming parliamentary vote will only add to their misfortunes.
Dec 3, 2020 18:57
Canada’s attempted escalation of cold war against China only illustrates how impotent Trudeau really is Opinion
Canadians are starting to question Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ongoing hostility towards China. In trying to play tough with Beijing and keep his allies happy, he’s only making Canada look weak.
Oct 2, 2020 12:06
Pompeo’s Latin America tour is about gaining influence against Venezuela & China. But the US tactic has dubious regional support Opinion
While America’s allies in Latin America are losing credibility, the US is also seeing a decline in its ability to influence, let alone dictate, some of the political and economic choices that governments are making there.
Sep 21, 2020 16:47
English Premier League’s axing of $700m TV deal with China shows football is a tool in West’s cold war against Beijing Opinion
European football is in desperate need of money, having been dramatically affected by Covid. So the ending of a massive TV deal with China makes little sense - until you consider the wider geopolitical situation.
Sep 7, 2020 15:18
Trudeau’s suspension of Parliament is in fact his desperate attempt to stem corruption probe and save political career Opinion
For the first time in over a decade, Canada’s prime minister has suspended the country’s parliament. But prorogation is more about Trudeau’s self-preservation than it is about a post-pandemic recovery plan.
Aug 20, 2020 21:09
Rethinking Canada’s relationship with the British monarchy will do more to right past wrongs than toppling statues Opinion
Many of the ugliest episodes in Canada’s history can be traced back to the British royals. Now is the right time for the country to consider turning its back on the Crown.
Jun 23, 2020 10:20

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