Michael Davidson discusses China’s investment in energy across Latin America and the Carribean and the implications it has for the U.S., China and Latin America. UCTV (VIDEO)

Richard Feinberg explains the stakes as Cuba draws close to mass distribution of its own coronavirus vaccine, which would provide immediate income to the country, boost its pharmaceutical sector’s reputation and open a number of economic doors. The New York Times. See also: Radio Cadena Agramonte, Prensa Latina

After several papers in academic publications were published under fraudulent names or listed co-authors who didn’t actually provide research on the project, publishers and academics are seeking to root out fundamental issues in the systems put in place to review submissions. Since many institutions encourage pursuing research with international academics, Ruixue Jia suggests some authors may have been driven to fabricate collaborative work. Wired. See also: Ars Technica