PPK’s resignation will lead to more political polarization and chaos in Peru, but it is only one symptom of a far larger corruption crisis facing the Andean country and the region at large.
As corruption scandals claim the Summit of the Americas host president, Peru’s Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, the fate of the April regional pow wow remains in doubt. Regardless of whether the heads of state meet, civil society still has a lot to say and do.
From our forthcoming list of the new generation public intellectuals, here are five women that are re-casting public debate, policymaking and civil society.
Colombia’s congressional election and inter-party primaries point to the return of uribismo to the presidency. Meanwhile, despite international attention, the FARC’s electoral debut was a bust.
U.S. economic standing in Latin America continues to weaken, while China’s increases. Data sheds light on the drastically different trade approaches driving the trend.
With three visits by high-ranking officials from the U.S. government, February was the busiest month for Latin America in the Trump administration.
Challenges remain, especially in the United States and Brazil, but massive new national parks in Chile and Peru are the latest good news for conservationists in the hemisphere.
Fear mongering about China’s intentions in Latin America is misguided. The Chinese government is focused on better economic ties and development cooperation.
As China continues to make diplomatic and economic inroads throughout the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. needs to act pragmatically to counter Chinese influence and maintain its own.
By the time 2018 draws to a close, three quarters of Latin Americans will have elected a new president. Though often taken for granted, the commissions responsible for ensuring free and fair elections will play a critical role in regional politics this year.
