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Chile’s conservative reckoning: Kast’s resounding victory

José Antonio Kast's victory in Chile's presidential election is a significant conservative turn for the country. An abrupt shift reflecting a political backlash from segments of the population now focused on security and the economy.

Martin Dalençon

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Dec 15, 2025

Elections

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Venezuela: scenarios for a US intervention

Martin Dalençon

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Dec 2, 2025

The tension has been building up those past days between Venezuela and the United States. The possibility of American intervention is no longer ruled out.

Venezuela: scenarios for a US intervention

China's giant squid fishing fleet brings tensions off the coasts of South America

Martin Dalençon

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Dec 1, 2025

Off the coast of Peru and Chile, the massive and growing presence of the Chinese fishing fleet in distant waters — the largest in the world — is becoming a source of tension.

China's giant squid fishing fleet brings tensions off the coasts of South America

USA-Argentina: an uneven trade deal

Martin Dalençon

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Nov 27, 2025

The USA and Argentina revealed on November 13th they had reached an agreement over tariffs and trade barriers reduction between the two countries. A "deal" that implies many compromises from Argentina.

Chile: Jara and Kast to a runoff

Martin Dalençon

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Nov 17, 2025

The first round of the presidential elections concluded as expected with Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast going to a runoff. Chileans will have to choose between two opposite programs for their country.

Venezuela: between hopes for democracy and the risk of escalation

Martin Dalençon

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Oct 29, 2025

The attribution of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado puts back Venezuela on the center stage while US pressure mounts.

Venezuela: between hopes for democracy and the risk of escalation

Decoding South America

A specialist in South American market dynamics, I bring over ten years of dedicated experience analyzing the complex political, economic, and geopolitical landscape of the region.

My academic background at institutions like IHEAL, IRIS, and the University of Tours, complemented by studies at Universidad de la República in Montevideo, provided a rigorous focus on Latin America's positioning within global trade dynamics and geopolitical challenges.

Currently based in Chile, I leverage my on-the-ground insight to advise SMEs on market entry and strategic growth across key sectors, including mining, renewable energy, agriculture, healthcare, and transportation. Latinsight is my platform for independent analysis. It is governed by principles of neutrality, strategic depth, and open discussion.

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SPOTLIGHT

Chile’s conservative reckoning: Kast’s resounding victory

RECENT POSTS

Venezuela: scenarios for a US intervention

China's giant squid fishing fleet brings tensions off the coasts of South America

USA-Argentina: an uneven trade deal

Chile: Jara and Kast to a runoff

Venezuela: between hopes for democracy and the risk of escalation

Decoding South America

Latinsight | Martin Dalençon

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