Guyana’s recount: patience, not sanctions
As the United States maintains pressure on Guyana to conduct a transparent recount, it must tread carefully between interference and observation.
Wazim Mowla
May 21, 2020
An interview with Daniel Coronell, President of Univision News
Coronell joins the podcast to talk about the need to provide critical analysis to an underrepresented population, what Univision is doing to get latinos to go out and vote, and more…
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May 21, 2020
The corruption epidemic in the Guatemalan justice system
Guatemala’s magistrate selection mechanism has led to the politicization of its courts. The system is in desperate need of an update, or risk losing the little credibility it has left at the hands of corruption networks.
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May 21, 2020
Democracy Delayed: COVID-19’s Effect on Latin America’s Politics
Democracy is often depicted as a means to peacefully resolve political conflict and socioeconomic discontent. But what happens when that essential safety valve of elections has been closed off?
Christopher Sabatini
May 19, 2020
Hemisphere Weekly: Oil price crash
Although oil prices have been on a steady incline, price shocks are affecting a country with ambitions to become the next global producer.
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May 15, 2020
Años o meses de vacas flacas
Correctamente, el gobierno ha anunciado políticas de apoyo a las personas que más lo necesitan. Pero, incomprensiblemente, muchos en la oposición se niegan a aprender la lección que nos dejó la respuesta al estallido social de octubre y exigen y demandan que se gasten todos los ahorros de una sola vez.
Patricio Navia
May 15, 2020
Suriname’s May 2020 elections: Crossroads time?
As Suriname prepares to elect a new parliament, the country faces a series of challenges that endanger its geopolitical standing. Whatever the outcome, the next government must be ready to tackle these issue.
Scott B. MacDonald
May 14, 2020
An interview with Rodrigo García, Colombian director and screenwriter
In this episode, hosts Chris and Ken speak to García about the future of film after the COVID-19 pandemic, his latest projects and more.
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May 14, 2020
Presidential authoritarianism: A threat to the health of democracy
Throughout its history, El Salvador has had to fight authoritarian regimes more than once. President Nayib Bukele promised to be different, but his actions are proving to be just as big a threat to the country’s democracy.
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May 14, 2020
Ya vivíamos confinados
Desde antes de la cuarentena, habíamos perdido el espacio público. Con pocas excepciones, en la gran mayoría de las ciudades de Venezuela no hay aceras para caminar, plazas para recrearse o actividades públicas que nos permitan disfrutar al aire libre.
Andrés Cañizález
May 13, 2020