Welcome to the Poblete Dispatches
Welcome! I’m a partner at Poblete Tamargo LLP, a firm I co-founded fourteen years ago, and President of the Global Liberty Alliance, a legal defense fund and education non-profit committed to defending free enterprise, fundamental individual rights, and the rule of law.
We write about liberty, law, and sovereignty in what many see as an increasingly disordered world—but disorder is not new. The world has always been a mix of good and evil, justice and injustice. The real question is: What are you prepared to do in it?
Poblete Dispatches offers sharp, experience-based commentary on topics that often fall outside the mainstream narrative—hostage diplomacy, foreign policy, sanctions, religious freedom, political risk, space law, and the moral consequences of emerging technologies. These are areas we’ve spent years working in. When we encounter topics beyond our expertise, we seek out those who know them best.
Written by Jason Poblete, a lawyer and longtime advocate for fundamental rights, individual liberty, and property rights, and Dr. Yleem Poblete, a national security expert and former senior U.S. government official, this publication draws on decades of combined experience in law, policy, and diplomacy to address some of the most consequential issues of our time.
We aim to inform, provoke thought, and help readers navigate a world where truth, justice, and the rule of law often seem to be in short supply.
We do not accept funding from political campaigns, super PACs, or undisclosed special interests. Our editorial independence is essential to our mission: making complex legal and policy matters accessible while defending human dignity and fundamental rights.
We welcome advertisers aligned with the mission, but advertiser-supported content will be listed as such. Our promise: the content here is genuine, unfiltered, and rooted in the values that guide our legal and public policy work—integrity, clarity, and service to the greater good.
There is also a podcast that we relaunched and rebranded in 2025, the Poblete Dispatches.
What You’ll Find Here
Frank insights into U.S. politics, policy, and law.
Analysis of national security, international law, and outer space law.
Reflections on the intersection of history and governance.
Personal stories from decades of experience in Washington, D.C., international affairs, and politics.
And a network of somewhat like-minded thinkers who want to engage in solving problems.
Essays on national security, international law, and U.S. foreign policy
Commentary on Cuba, Latin America, religious persecution, and global liberty
Field notes and photographs capturing moments from this work
Affiliate Disclosure
You’ll find affiliate links on this site, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost. These commissions help support Poblete Dispatches find new writers and allow us to continue providing insights to a specialized audience. Transparency and trust are essential to us, and we only recommend products or services that add value to you.
Supporting Liberty with Bitcoin
We believe in digital sovereignty and financial freedom—principles that align with our broader mission of defending fundamental rights. That’s why Poblete Dispatches now accepts Bitcoin via the Lightning Network for content, downloadable reports, and other content. Our integration with open-source tools like Agora allows you to access select publications and insights using Bitcoin directly, securely, and without intermediaries. No credit cards, no censorship, just ideas exchanged freely. We will be building out that section of our site soon.
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Photography
Jason also documents his work and travels through black-and-white photography. To explore this visual side of the story, check out Jason Poblete Photography.
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