Benjamin Gedan

Benjamin Gedan

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Benjamin Gedan is the director of the Latin American Program at the Wilson Center and a founding member of the Argentina Project. He is recognized for his expertise in U.S.-Latin American relations and recently addressed the potential political implications of the $LIBRA crypto scandal on President Javier Milei's international profile, particularly among conservative circles.

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Gedan comments on the impracticality of establishing a puppet regime in Iran like in Venezuela.

טראמפ רוצה "מודל ונצואלה" באיראן, אבל בטהרן אין דלסי רודריגז
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-03-06
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Benjamin Gedan expressed doubts about the feasibility of replicating the Venezuelan model in Iran.

Iran is not Venezuela, despite Trump’s hopes of repeating ‘regime capture’ strategy | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-06
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Benjamin Gedan stated that the financial rescue was uncommon and unpopular in the United States, but very impactful for Milei.

qué beneficios trajo para Argentina la relación carnal con EE.UU.
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-01-19
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Benjamin Gedan commented on the monumental change in Washington's stance on democracy in the Americas.

La estrategia de Trump para América Latina
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-12-17
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Benjamin Gedan is the director of the Latin American program at the Stimson Center who discussed Ecuador's security issues.

Zašto Ekvador hoće da preda vojne baze Amerikancima?
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-11-16
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Benjamin Gedan is the director of the Latin America programme at the Stimson centre.

Stakes rise as Trump deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean | Venezuela
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12
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Benjamin Gedan said public dissatisfaction had been building since earlier this year among voters who had been promised 'a period of shared prosperity'.

Argentina goes to polls amid economic crisis and Trump ‘interference’ | Javier Milei
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-25
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Benjamin Gedan, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, explains that deflation is not an economic policy goal.

Los países de América Latina que tienen deflación
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-10-18
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Benjamin Gedan is a researcher at Johns Hopkins University.

Los países de América Latina que tienen deflación y por qué una caída de precios no siempre es tan buena como parece
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-10-17
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Benjamin Gedan noted that Trump's support could have sabotaged his favorite president.

Trump ofereceu ajuda à Argentina; o tiro saiu pela culatra
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-10-16
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Benjamin Gedan, the Venezuelan director at the National Security Council under the Obama administration, said it appeared the Nobel Committee was sending a message to both the United States and the Venezuelan opposition.

Trump speaks with Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado after his administration denounced the decision to award it to her
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-12
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Benjamin Gedan argued that Venezuela plays a minimal role in regional drug supply.

Index - Külföld - Küszöbön a háború, Donald Trump Venezuela területén mért célzott csapásokkal emelheti a tétet
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-09-06
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Benjamin Gedan noted that Venezuela reportedly receives a significant income from its share of cocaine trafficking.

Trump weighs strikes targeting cartels inside Venezuela, part of wider pressure campaign on Maduro, sources say
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-06
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Benjamin Gedan noted that the use of force raises questions about the US approach to alleged drug traffickers.

Rubio says intercepting drug vessels doesn’t work, blowing them up does
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-04
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Benjamin Gedan, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, highlighted the global interest in Guyana's growth.

Oil, threat of war, and China: why elections in this small South American country are crucial for the US
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-02
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Benjamin Gedan is a researcher who discussed the strong friendship between Trump and Milei amidst the scandal.

en Estados Unidos alertan por el impacto en las inversiones y dudan de la lucha de Milei contra la corrupción
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-08-26
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Benjamin Gedan expressed that an invasion of Venezuela is unlikely due to logistical challenges.

Buques de guerra, marines y un submarino nuclear; ¿Trump alista invasión a Venezuela? Esto sabemos
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-08-24
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Benjamin Gedan is the director of the Latin America Program at the Wilson Center.

Por qué el Banco Mundial pronostica la peor década para el crecimiento global en más de medio siglo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-06-14
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Benjamín Gedan is the founder of Argentina Project and comments on the implications of the feud.

La guerra entre Donald Trump y Elon Musk pone a la Casa Rosada ante una encrucijada
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-06-06
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Benjamin Gedan is the director of a program for Latin America who discussed the challenges of U.S. investment in Argentina.

Como Trump e seus aliados veem um modelo a seguir na Argentina de Javier Milei
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-04-23
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Benjamin Gedan, former director for South America on the US National Security Council, argues that Panama has cooperated with the US in securing the canal.

Trump resurrects ghost of US military bases in Panama
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-17
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Gedan is the director of the Latin America Program at the Wilson Center who discussed Bukele's favor with the U.S. government.

«Bukele está ofreciendo convertir a su país en una especie de Guantánamo centroamericano»: qué gana el presidente de El Salvador aceptando a los deportados de Trump
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-03-19
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Benjamin Gedan discussed Bukele's favor with the U.S. government regarding his security policies.

Qué gana el presidente de El Salvador Bukele aceptando a los deportados de Trump
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-03-19
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Benjamin Gedan commented that the agreement is an elegant exit from what seemed to be an unsolvable crisis.

Maior gestora do mundo fecha acordo histórico após pressão de Trump; entenda
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-03-08
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Benjamin Gedan discussed the challenges facing the left in Latin America and the potential for conservative candidates to win elections.

La izquierda latinoamericana tiene cita en la juramentación de Orsi
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-02-28
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Benjamin Gedan is the director of the Latin America Program at the Wilson Center and believes the scandal won't harm Milei's international profile.

hablan de cientos de damnificados por el escándalo cripto
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-02-19
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Benjamin Gedan is the director of the Latin America Program at the Wilson Center who believes the scandal won't have political repercussions in Washington.

qué opinan inversionistas y analistas en Washington y Wall Street sobre el cripto-escándalo
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-02-18
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