By contrast, populist authoritarian regimes "are mobilizational regimes in which a strong, charismatic, manipulative leader rules through a coalition involving key lower-class groups". Examples include Argentina under Perón, Egypt under Nasser and Venezuela under Chávez and Maduro
He believed in some Enlightenment ideals but not in social reform.
Africa did not have early civilization
Colombia’s legal and regulatory systems are for the most part transparent and consistent with international norms. Colombia has a comprehensive legal framework for business and foreign direct investment (FDI), and the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) that took effect on May 15, 2012, has strengthened trade and investment between our countries. Through the CTPA and several international conventions and treaties, Colombia’s dispute settlement mechanisms and intellectual property rights protection are stronger than ever. Nevertheless, piracy and counterfeit products continue to be a major problem, which is the reason why Colombia remains on the U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301Watch List.
