Arrr, me hearties! Ol' Ivan Duque be beggin' the landlubbers across the seas to lend a hand in Latin America!
2023-10-10
Old matey, Colombian Cap'n Ivan Duque be chattin' 'bout the state o' affairs in Latin America. He be blabberin' 'bout them sneaky Chinese and Russian sea dogs gainin' power, and them fancy elections happenin' in Argentina. Arrr, quite a mess, says he!
Former Colombia President Ivan Duque recently sat down with Fox News Digital to discuss Latin American foreign policy, economics, the rise of Russian and Chinese influence in the region, and his work on environmental initiatives. Duque has been a strong voice condemning the rise of authoritarian and socialist regimes across the region, often linked to China and Russia. He expressed concern that the U.S. is often standing by on the sidelines while Chinese companies win bids on critical infrastructure projects in Latin America. Duque believes that more American companies should be interested in developing strategic infrastructure in the region. He also differentiates between the economic and geopolitical strategy of China and the more nefarious actions of Russia, including espionage and cyberattacks. Duque has long been a leading voice speaking out against the Venezuelan dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro and believes that international pressure should be increased to guarantee democratic elections in Venezuela. He praises Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso for his efforts to confront drug trafficking and criminality. Duque also discusses the upcoming elections in Argentina and expresses concerns over the direction of Colombia under his successor, Gustavo Petro. Since leaving office, Duque has been involved in environmental initiatives and has worked to increase protected areas and promote the energy transition in Colombia. He believes that free markets hold the key to solving environmental issues and advocates for market-driven nature-based solutions.