Juan Guaidó, who only a month ago was little known on the international scene, has positioned himself as the leader of a generation of service-oriented young Venezuelans who today represent the best option for unleashing a democratic transition in the country.
The letter comes as State considers withdrawing funding in the wake of a letter from nine Republican Senators who claim the U.S. should withdraw funding because the Commission lobbies “for abortion in Latin America in direct contravention of U.S. law.”
Is he going anywhere? It has been three weeks since opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself interim-president of Venezuela, but Maduro hasn’t budged from power.
AMLO’s foreign policy is far from the populist, anti-American rhetoric of his campaign and much of his political life. Nevertheless, his make-no-waves position is fraught with contradictions.
On our sixth episode, Chris Sabatini and Ken Frankel speak to Alma Guillermoprieto, award-winning Mexican journalist, to discuss Nicaragua’s past, the real reason behind the rise of Bolsonaro, and which country makes the best ceviche.
Popular protests are rocking Haiti’s government, and have included allegations of an assassination attempt against the president. Some see Venezuela’s fingerprints on parts of the unrest.
Una vez que las necesidades básicas de la gran mayoría de la población han sido satisfechas, la gente comienza a centrar sus demandas y preocupaciones en cuestiones de calidad de vida. Debatir sobre acceso a playas quiere decir que los otros problemas que enfrenta el país no son tan urgentes —pueden esperar hasta después del verano.
La lectura de este libro permite confirmar que Chile está hoy mejor que nunca antes en su historia y que, por eso mismo, podemos aspirar a mucho más.
Ivan Duque’s low approval ratings have been blamed on missteps, migrants and a mentor that never seems to go away. But there are structural reasons too, and those aren’t likely to go away after his term.
While Argentina and smaller countries from around the region have successfully improved perceived levels of corruption, many regional heavy hitters have slipped severely or remain among the world’s most corrupt governments.
