Mar 12 2025 2 mins
In today's podcast, Jorge Getoso discusses several key developments in Latin America:
1. Ecuador's President Novoa has formed a controversial partnership with Blackwater, a paramilitary group, to combat terrorism, sparking national debate due to past allegations of civilian killings.
2. A recent poll shows Luisa González of the Correísmo movement leading the election race with 51.09% support compared to Novoa's 48.9% as the second-round campaign approaches.
3. In Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro announced the country's openness to foreign investment in oil, gas, and petrochemicals, reporting a daily production of over 1 million barrels and resilience against U.S. sanctions.
4. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro plans to hold a public referendum on labor and healthcare reforms after facing obstruction from right-wing lawmakers, advocating for direct democracy on the issues.
Join Jorge Gestoso for more updates in the next podcast.