Argentina’s deal with the devil
For a moment, it looked like Venezuela’s beleaguered opposition had a powerful new ally in Buenos Aires. But it didn’t take long for principles to give way to big politics.
Juan Nagel
June 20, 2016
Latin America is finally acknowledging the crisis of democracy in Venezuela
The new leader of the Organization of American States (OAS) has openly rebuked the country’s ‘Petty Dictator,’ but it may be too late to avert disaster in Venezuela.
Christopher Sabatini
June 20, 2016
The president who talked too much
One thing in Venezuela is definitely not in short supply: presidential rhetoric. In fact, while the economy veers toward 700 percent currency inflation, Maduro’s never-ending daily national television speeches, if anything, have created hyperinflation of presidential verbiage.
Andrés Cañizález
June 20, 2016
Latest from Latin Pulse – June 17th
The program delves into how Pedro Pablo Kuczynski managed to upset Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential race and what a Kuczynski administration will likely mean. The program also reviews the opening months of President Macri’s term and how his policy shifts have changed Argentina.
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June 17, 2016
Derecha prefiere defender matrimonio heterosexual que modelo económico
Es lamentable que la derecha valore más la defensa del matrimonio heterosexual que la eficiencia en el gasto público, la institucionalidad presupuestaria y la defensa del modelo económico de libre mercado.
Patricio Navia
June 17, 2016
Maduro follows the Zimbabwe model
Venezuela’s descent into chaos is making headlines, not least because no one knows what will come next. The only other country to go through such an economic meltdown in recent history is Zimbabwe.
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June 17, 2016
LatinAmericaGoesGlobal contributor forced to leave Nicaragua
In Managua to conduct research on the planned Nicaraguan pan-isthmian canal, our regular contributor, R. Evan Ellis, was unceremoniously shown the exit after less than 24 hours. A professional, detailed scholar—as well as a great guy—why didn’t the Nicaraguan government want him there?
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June 17, 2016
Gun Violence in the Americas
When it comes to gun ownership and homicide by guns, the patterns in the Americas are not what you’d expect.
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June 17, 2016
As Venezuela crumbles, why did the OAS fail to act for so long?
On June 23, the Permanent Council of the OAS will meet to discuss Venezuela, a country in the throes of an economic, political and humanitarian crisis. It now appears that it’s only a matter of time before Venezuela implodes and becomes a failed state.
Amy Williams
June 17, 2016
A hopeful future for Peru
The victory by Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK) represents a ray of hope in a difficult economic moment for the region. By electing PPK to the presidency, Peruvians have signalled their preference for gradual and pragmatic change over the harsher polarizing rhetoric of Keiko Fujimori.
Patricio Navia
June 16, 2016