The OAS and the Venezuelan crisis: even debate is welcome
Secretary General Luis Almagro has invoked the Democratic Charter of the OAS, calling for a meeting of the body’s Permanent Council to discuss the situation in Venezuela. How the hemispheric body responds will be a test of its role and future in a divided hemisphere.
Latest from Latin Pulse – May 27th
The program includes a wide-ranging analysis of corruption in Argentina, along with a deep analysis of corruption in Honduras and how the opposition in that country is concerned that the country is slipping toward authoritarianism.
Canada’s concerns about the U.S. election
Fear is growing in the Canadian press that Republican nominee Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and reality TV star with a flair for shouting the unthinkable, may actually become the next president of the United States.
The intangibles of U.S.-Latin American and Caribbean policymaking
When it comes to Latin America policy in the U.S. government, policy outcomes are shaped heavily by personality. In some cases, it means that those who know the region best are making the day-to-day decisions away from the higher circles of power. Is that a good thing?
Haiti policy: Now for something completely different
With Haiti stuck in yet another election impasse, it’s time to re-evaluate and re-orient U.S. policy toward the beleaguered island nation. The first step is requiring Haiti’s political class to take more responsibility.
Inter-American Commission warns of severe budget crisis
This week the Inter-American Commission—a keystone in the inter-American system of human rights—warned that it will have to curtail activities and staff due to a budget shortfall. Will member states step up in time to save it?
Best of 2015-2016
Global Americans/LatinAmericaGoesGlobal.org is 1 year old! To celebrate this admittedly minor milestone, the editors picked over our contributions from the past 12 months and chose our favorites.
Latest from Latin Pulse – May 20th
The program analyzes a controversial proposal before the U.S. Congress to help Puerto Rico survive its debt crisis and also includes a wide ranging discussion of corruption, politics and diplomacy with Mexico.
Chinese engagement in Bolivia
In October 2015, Bolivia’s president, Evo Morales, announced an unprecedented expansion of financial support by and economic engagement with China. The announcement was the culmination of a growing relationship between China and Bolivia which has begun to bear fruit.
Venezuela’s neighbors abetted the meltdown
With the Venezuelan economy in a free fall, massive shortages and President Nicolás Maduro renewing a state of emergency and calling for military exercises, the question of political upheaval and state collapse in Venezuela is no longer a matter of if, but when. And when it does happen, Venezuela’s neighbors will have themselves to blame for letting it get this far and this bad.