Néstor Aguilera is a journalist based in Quito, Ecuador.

Ecuadortv international news editor, anchor, reporter.

Television, radio, media training, video package.

Assassination of those involved in the crime of candidate Fernando Villavicencio leads to dismissals

05 Oct 2023  |  www.vozdeamerica.com  |  Spanish  |  Political Turbulence

Political turbulence in Ecuador follows the recent assassination of seven individuals accused of participating in the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. The government has responded by dismissing top officials in the Ecuadorian police force.

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Ed Augustin is a British journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Havana. He writes for the Guardian, the New York Times, and Al Jazeera. He does broadcast work for TRT World, France 24 and Al Jazeera.

During his time in Cuba, Ed has made films about Guantánamo Bay, the impact of the US ...

New wave of volatility: Covid stirs up grievances in Latin America

06 Aug 2021  |  the Guardian  |  English  |  Political Turbulence

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing social and political tensions in Latin America, leading to widespread protests and political upheaval. In Brazil, anger over the government's handling of the pandemic has fueled large-scale demonstrations against President Jair Bolsonaro. In Cuba, economic hardships and lack of political freedoms have driven the largest protests since the 1959 revolution. The pandemic has also had significant political consequences in Peru, where the election of leftist Pedro Castillo reflects deep dissatisfaction with the status quo. The region faces ongoing instability as citizens demand change in response to the profound impacts of the pandemic.

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Ermias Tasfaye Daba is a news reporter, analyst and manager at Ethiopia Insight, an independent website established in 2018 that focuses on detailed reporting and analysis of Ethiopian affairs.

As Sidama finally gets its referendum on regional statehood, Ethiopia’s often peripheral Southern Question is set to assume center stage

20 Nov 2019  |  Ethiopia Insight  |  English  |  Political Reform

The article discusses the political and legal challenges surrounding the Sidama Zone's referendum for regional statehood in Ethiopia. The Sidama campaign for autonomy has been a rollercoaster, marked by political contortions and violence. The electoral board announced a referendum, and now up to 2.3 million people are set to vote. The autonomy struggle appears to be in the final stretch, but unresolved issues threaten the integrity of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples state (SNNP). The challenges stem from constitutional arrangements prioritizing group rights and self-determination, tensions within ethnic federalism, and the weakening of the ruling coalition, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). The article also covers the broader Southern Question, the debate over administrative autonomy, and the potential consequences of the Sidama's probable triumph for the region and Ethiopia's constitutional system.

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Political Turbulence Political Reform Ethiopian Politics Ethnic Federalism Sidama Autonomy Referendum Constitutional Law Regional Statehood Ethnic Tensions Administrative Restructuring Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples state (SNNP) Ethnic Diversity Self-Determination Civil Unrest Federal Subsidies Economic Self-Determination Taxation

I'm a Brazilian journalist and filmmaker based in Costa Rica with over 15 years of experience producing a range of non-fiction narrative formats in collaboration with media organizations from different parts of the world.  I've been working for Al Jazeera, CCTV China, Reuters TV amongst others. I'...

Fate in limbo, many Nicaraguan exiles struggle in Costa Rica

02 Apr 2019  |  CityNews Toronto  |  English  |  Political Turbulence

Nicaraguan exiles in Costa Rica face significant hardships as they flee political violence and persecution under President Daniel Ortega's regime. Many struggle with poverty and lack of work permits, while peace talks between the Nicaraguan government and opposition show little progress. Amnesty International calls for international aid to support the refugees, while skepticism remains about the government's commitment to ensuring safe return for exiles. The article highlights personal stories of exiles, illustrating the dire conditions and ongoing political tensions.

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Political Turbulence Nicaraguan Exiles Costa Rica

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