Brazil: A banana republic in the making?
The growing depreciation of federally-funded research and education has reached Brazil, with implications for the region as a whole.
Dawisson Belém Lopes
December 15, 2017
Regional and domestic politics could sabotage Brazil’s bid to host UN climate change talks in 2019
The confusion over Brazilian efforts to host COP25 points to a larger dysfunction, in Brazil and in the region at large.
Guy Edwards
December 15, 2017
Democracies beware? Is China working to expand its influence in Latin America?
A new report from the National Endowment for Democracy draws attention to creeping Chinese soft power in Latin America at a pivotal time for the region.
William Naylor
December 7, 2017
Environmental protection in the Americas
A breakdown of domestic performance and adherence to international treaties in the hemisphere.
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December 6, 2017
Russian engagement in Latin America: An update
Despite a quiet couple of years for Russian activity in the Americas, waning U.S. influence on multiple fronts could lead to an uptick in influence.
Evan Ellis
December 5, 2017
Historic human rights ruling in Argentina
The conclusion of the trials over human rights abuses committed in the Navy medical school (ESMA) is a milestone in Argentina’s reckoning with its past.
Natasha Zaretsky
November 30, 2017
After an unexpected result, the Chilean presidential election looks competitive again
Though Sebastián Piñera is still the favorite heading into the December run-off elections, he suffered a real setback over the weekend.
Lucas Perelló
November 20, 2017
A recent series of conferences demonstrates that China is getting serious about Latin America
China’s interest in establishing an economic and political presence in Latin America has sparked the region’s growing prominence in Chinese academia.
Benjamin Creutzfeldt
November 20, 2017
Growing Latin American Research in China
Three edited volumes illustrate the growing Chinese academic interest in Latin America.
Benjamin Creutzfeldt
November 20, 2017
Can Latin America harness its cities for growth?
In the most urbanized region in the world, Latin American policymakers need to ensure urbanization goes hand in hand with development.
Javier Gutiérrez
November 15, 2017