Benjamin N. Gedan

Benjamin N. Gedan is a former South America director on the National Security Council and the current deputy director of the Wilson Center’s Latin American program.

Articles by Benjamin N. Gedan
Gabriel Boric celebrates with supporters at the end of the Presidential Elections on November 21, 2021 in Santiago, Chile.
Gabriel Boric celebrates with supporters at the end of the Presidential Elections on November 21, 2021 in Santiago, Chile.

Latin America’s Leftists Aren’t Who You Think
Analysis |
Benjamin N. Gedan, Richard E. Feinberg
Mexico City Imposes Restrictions To Cars Due to High Level of Air Pollution
Mexico City Imposes Restrictions To Cars Due to High Level of Air Pollution

Biden Should Pursue an Environmental Treaty for the Western Hemisphere
Argument |
Benjamin N. Gedan
Officials attend the signing of a declaration to kick off the Prosur regional initiative at La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, on March 22, 2019.
Officials attend the signing of a declaration to kick off the Prosur regional initiative at La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, on March 22, 2019.

In Latin America, U.S. Popularity Is Already Bouncing Back
Argument |
Benjamin N. Gedan
People protest against corruption in Lima on January 3, 2019.
People protest against corruption in Lima on January 3, 2019.

How to Tackle Coronavirus Corruption
Argument |
Daniel R. Alonso, Benjamin N. Gedan
Posters against the International Monetary Fund in Buenos Aires
Posters against the International Monetary Fund in Buenos Aires

Argentina’s Friendships Could Jeopardize Its Debt Relief
Argument |
Benjamin N. Gedan
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