André is an International Relations Analyst and Bachelor from the University of Brasília. He delivers multidisciplinary research on political risks in emerging economies. His research interests are mainly focused on macroeconomics, political risk management, market analysis, and sociolinguistics, especially regarding Latin America and Africa.
Could Central Bank Digital Currencies Create a New Paradigm for International Trade?
Central banks are racing to digitize their currencies, and a new infrastructure for cross-border payments is emerging. It promises faster settlements, greater autonomy for emerging markets, and a potential challenge…
The South American Pendulum: Electoral Volatility And The New Right Wing
South America is entering another cycle of right-wing governance, with recent victories in Colombia, Peru, and beyond recalling the region’s recent sharp turn between 2016 and 2022. Unlike that earlier…
How Presidential Nominations Shape Brazil’s Highest Court
Brazil’s Supreme Court is structurally politicised due to presidential nomination power, weak Senate oversight, and life tenure, which together embed executive influence into judicial appointments and contribute to ideological polarisation.…
The Peruvian Elections as a Demonstration of the Current Political Risk in the Country
Again, Peru is going through elections under troubled and unstable circumstances. This is a country where one can observe a rare and destructive phenomenon of mass deposition of presidents over…