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Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

fabioandres.diazpabon@uct.ac.za

last contributed to D+C/E+Z in spring of 2023 as a researcher at the African Centre of Excellence for Inequality Research (ACEIR) of the University of Cape Town and a research associate at Rhodes University in South Africa.  

All articles of Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Poverty reduction
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Economic growth is not a magic wand for Africa

Due to multiple crises, millions in Africa are sliding even deeper into poverty. But to simply call for economic growth misses African realities

Democracy
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Colombians have voted for change

The symbolism – and challenges – of the election victory of Gustavo Petro and his running mate Francia Márquez

Political deadlock
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

The long walk to serious talks

Venezuela needs a restart with government and opposition engaging in serious negotiations

Civil strife
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Fragile peace

Under President Duque, Colombia seems to seesaw between civil war and peace

Left-wing populism
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

The currency of Venezuelan politics

In Venezuela’s political crisis, foreign governments must not fan the flames

Violent strife
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Rekindling the war on drugs

Why destroying Colombian coca fields with pesticides may backfire terribly

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