Suriname’s changing of the guard?
With Suriname’s electoral process nearing its end, the question now is how the new government will approach the country’s changing geopolitical landscape.
Scott B. MacDonald
June 17, 2020
Guyana’s final hurdle
With the electoral crisis nearing its end, things appeared to be heading in the right direction for Guyana. But recent statements from the APNU+AFC coalition put the entire process at risk.
Wazim Mowla
June 11, 2020
Latin America, Europe and the U.S. must stick together in weathering the COVID-19 storm
Increased dependence on China by both Latin America and the European Union not only generates vulnerabilities for both regions, but also creates strategic risks for the United States.
Evan Ellis
May 28, 2020
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
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
Social distancing in Latin American prisons
Latin America’s overcrowded prisons are extremely vulnerable to COVID-19’s high propagation rate. A possible solution is ending preventative detention.
admin
April 29, 2020
Latin America: Civil and political rights in the time of a pandemic
Governments across Latin America have taken exceptional measures to stop the uncontrollable spread of COVID-19. Faced with this, there is a valid fear that these measures could exacerbate abuses of power or increase human rights violations.
admin
April 16, 2020
Guyana’s fading opportunities
A major electoral crisis in Guyana has put its newfound regional influence, as a result of incoming oil wealth, and its relations with other Caribbean countries on the line.
Wazim Mowla
April 9, 2020
What the experts are saying about COVID-19’s effects on Latin American economies
With Latin America headed for an unprecedented economic contraction, here are three expert predictions on the effects of COVID-19 on regional economies.
admin
April 2, 2020
COVID-19: What will happen to Latin America’s regional economy?
The COVID-19 pandemic hit Latin America at an extremely difficult time for its economies. Facing the virus will be an unprecedented economic and political challenge for the region.
admin
April 1, 2020