Shoot out at the OAS corral: the vote over the June 23 agenda
It didn’t seem like much at first—the vote to approve the agenda at June 23 meeting of the OAS Permanent Council. But behind the scenes, Venezuela had been trying to head off a discussion over the state of its democracy. It lost, and with some interesting defections.
En vez de anti-empresario, pro-mercado
Pero el problema de este gobierno no es que se sienta lejos del empresariado privado—después de todo, el empresariado en Chile tiene puesta la camiseta de la derecha y resultó perdedor en las últimas elecciones. El problema del gobierno es que en vez de promover mercados más accesibles y competitivos, ha creído que su tarea es hacer crecer el estado empresario.
Unacceptable setbacks
In addition to bringing in an all-white male cabinet, Brazilian interim president Michel Temer has made his priorities clear as he downgrades the importance of human rights and looks to end constitutional spending requirements on health and education.
Open for Business: Feinberg’s Cuba book from the frontlines
Richard Feinberg’s new book, Open For Business, draws on his recent, extensive research on the Cuban economy and U.S.-Cuban relations and on his travels on the island. The result is a multifaceted, balanced and personal portrayal of the island’s challenges and its people.