A New Diplomacy for Latin America | Rubén Ramírez Lezcano on Border Wars Podcast Ep. 35

Latin America has taken a democratic backslide in the 21st century with more regimes entrenching themselves in power through autocratic practices and political repression. The lack of human rights and increase in political violence in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua, are alarming, especially as this sort of authoritarian learning starts to spread throughout the region.

For Episode 35 of the Border Wars Podcast, we are joined by Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano of the Republic of Paraguay, who shares lessons learned throughout his 35 years of diplomatic experience. Paraguay is a staunch supporter of Israel; it's the largest country recognizing Taiwan; and is an important trade partner for Brazil and Argentina, two of the largest countries in Latin America.

Minister Ramírez Lezcano takes us through a tour of the region, discussing the challenges in Venezuela and Cuba, while explaining the opportunities in the Caribbean countries. Nominated by Paraguayan President Santiago Peña as a candidate to be the next secretary general of the Organization of American States, Minister Ramírez Lezcano also provides his vision for the OAS ahead of its election in March 2025.

To learn more aboutMinister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano click here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub%C3%A9n_Ram%C3%ADrez_Lezcano

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X (@rramirezlezcano): https://x.com/rramirezlezcano
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🔴Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:27 - Diplomatic Career of Minister Ramírez Lezcano
05:24 - A look at Paraguay's diplomatic history
05:16 - What has been Paraguay's democratic development and its role in the multilateral process?
10:47 What problems does Paraguay have at this time?
15:59 - The relationship between the Government of Taiwan and the Government of Paraguay?
17:15 - How do conflicts in the Middle East, Russia - Ukraine, Taiwan and China affect Latin America?
26:17 - What should be the role of the OAS with respect to the electoral fraud carried out by Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela?
31:29 - What would be the effects for the Western Hemisphere of a conflict between Venezuela and Guyana?
39:11 - How can the OAS help the economic growth and development of the different Caribbean nations?
40:10 - Minister Ruben Ramirez candidate to be next OAS Secretary General
45:53 - How to solve the problems of security, organized crime and Terrorism from the OAS?
50:29 - What are the effects of mass migration in our region?
What are the challenges facing the Triple Border between Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil?
58:20 - Analysis of the Triple Border between Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil
01:03:00 - What are the opportunities for Americ aLatina's development at this time?

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