Revile him or revere him, Fidel Castro was one of the most significant political leaders of the 20th century. So strong was the pull of his hero image that most Latin American governments ignored the obvious human rights violations, the lack of democracy in Cuba and his refusal to yield power for 46 years.
Continent’s leaders now find themselves swimming against the times as newly elected leaders in major economies promise to erect barriers
Como La Moneda ya no tiene fuerza ni apoyo, Bachelet está en la misma posición que Castro antes de morir. Su presencia se convierte en un dolor de cabeza para todos los que quieren comenzar a construir el país después de que termine este cuatrienio.
For all of the unknowns, a few things about Cuba’s future appear clear, including that economic changes are likely to be incremental and have modest effects; lifting the trade embargo would have only marginal financial effects on the Cuban people; and economic liberalization is unlikely to bring political change to Cuba.
This week Colombia’s Senate approved an amended peace accord. The modifications weren’t enough to persuade former-President Uribe, but will they be enough to persuade Colombian citizens?
