Crude calculus
Falling global oil prices are wreaking havoc on Latin America far beyond the economic mess in Venezuela. True, the near-60-percent drop in the price of
Christopher Sabatini
May 1, 2015
What to do with Radio and TV Martí?
The entire structure, programming, and concept of news transmission underpinning Radio and TV Martí needs a complete overhaul.
Christopher Sabatini
April 26, 2015
The media’s bipolar disorder with Latin America
Too often, U.S. and international coverage of the region falls into manic poles when covering the political and economic fortunes of the region. In reality, the developments in Latin America—and U.S. responses to them—are both more granular and more nuanced than the way the region is portrayed, even in respectable media.
Christopher Sabatini
April 26, 2015
Uncle Sam just wants to make friends
The April 2015 Summit of the Americas should be Washington’s big chance to make nice with Cuba. But the clumsy handling of Venezuela has made enemies.
Christopher Sabatini
April 16, 2015