Tiziano Breda Analyst, Central America Guatemala City, Guatemala Please submit all media inquiries to media@crisisgroup.org or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 Crisis Group Role Tiziano Breda took on the role of Analyst for Central America in January 2019. He conducts extensive field research, provides analysis, and proposes policy initiatives to relevant governmental, international and non-governmental actors to address key issues linked to violent crime, migration and political instability in the Central American region. Professional Background Tiziano joined Crisis Group in April 2017, first as an intern and then as EU Advocacy & Research Assistant in the Brussels office, and as Research Assistant in the Bogotá office. He previously wrote for different online magazines, mainly regarding European and Latin American affairs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Padua and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Bolonia, Forlì. He has also specialised in peace studies and conflict resolution by taking courses at the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) and the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Languages Italian (native) English (fluent) Spanish (fluent) French (working knowledge) In The News 27 Jul 2021 [Juan Francisco Sandoval's] firing [in Guatemala] confirms the fear from several months ago that despite having expressed an interest in collaborating on an anti-corruption agenda, ultimately, the Guatemalan government has a different agenda. Al Jazeera Tiziano Breda Analyst, Central America 5 Sep 2020 The reduction of homicides [in El Salvador] seemed not to be due to government security strategy, but rather a gang decision. Washington Post Tiziano Breda Analyst, Central America Latest Updates Q&A / Latin America & Caribbean 6 March 2019 A Thaw or a Trap? Nicaragua’s Surprise Return to Negotiations Nicaragua has launched a second round of national dialogue to negotiate a way out of the political and economic crisis that erupted last year. Both the opposition and international actors should demand results, but avoid the animosity that contributed to the first round’s failure. Also available in Español