Dominican Republic
At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology.
In discussing the ebb of the Chinese assembly business, AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth says there could be "some real potential" for Latin American countries to step in if the region begins to operate in a "unified, integrated whole."
Given the Venezuelan president’s health, concerns over the future of preferential oil agreements have emerged in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica—the three largest Petrocaribe recipients.
Danilo Medina won the presidential election in the first round due to good campaigning and the legacy of one of his biggest supporters.
"There isn't a young, fresh, new voice," says COA's Eric Farnsworth about the two presidential candidates of the upcoming Dominican Republic elections, adding "So what you have is both candidates trying to position themselves as the one who is most competent and trustworthy to run the government."
Dominicans cast their votes for president on Sunday, giving the incumbent party candidate enough votes to avoid a runoff. But the opposition candidate refused to concede, alleging vote-buying fraud.