While many undoubtedly enter politics with noble intentions, many more clearly seem to see public service as a means for private enrichment.
Para los que siempre han sido beneficiarios de privilegios y regalías a las que el resto de los chilenos no tenía acceso, estas nuevas dificultades pueden parecer una crisis. Pero para los chilenos que siempre debieron competir en una cancha cargada en su contra, la nueva realidad es una oportunidad.
Why would Pastrana, who bet his presidential legacy on continuing peace talks that never really got off the ground, now remake himself as a chief antagonist to Santos’ peace agreement?
In his review of Joseph Tulchin’s new book, Latin American Foreign Policy: How Much Choice? Chris Sabatini says the author has written a much-needed nuanced, detailed history of foreign policymaking in the region, but ignores recent scholarship and younger scholars when discussing current affairs.
In both political and military battles there are casualties. During this election season, one of the most notable casualties is free trade.
This week Latin Pulse looks at what is in store for Brazil politically and economically after the ouster of President Dilma Rousseff. Also, the program discusses ways to fight the Zika virus, after the disease started in Brazil but has now spread to Central America and beyond.
La estrechez económica no remplazará la demanda de los chilenos por reformas. Igual que quieren más de ambos en lo que para otros sería una disyuntiva Estado versus mercado, la gente también querrá que el próximo gobierno promueva el crecimiento económico a la vez que implemente (de buena forma) las reformas que siguen siendo populares.
While Nicaragua may hold a free election, President Ortega has ensured it won’t be democratic. All that remains to be seen is just how long they take to announce the winner.
Colombians have the opportunity on October 2nd to vote on the historic peace accord signed last month between the Colombian government and the FARC. Despite overwhelming international support, the vote is controversial and looks like it will be close. The question is, what other choice is there really?
The prime beneficiary of U.S. manufacturing, whether performed onshore or offshore, is the American consumer. Both candidates should bear this in mind when engaging in a (hopefully) informed and honest debate on the future of the U.S. economy.
