Global Americans’ top ten articles of 2019
As we wrap up the year, here are ten articles that encompass the year’s trends and news.
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December 26, 2019
The COP25 dilemma and looking forward to 2020
After two weeks of negotiations, the resulting COP25 deal was a weak compromise. Stronger international cooperation and increased pressure is necessary to curb climate change.
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December 20, 2019
Can Castroism be preserved under Díaz-Canel?
Generally, the term “transition” is associated with democracy, but in practice this isn’t always the case. Case in point: the recent appointment of Miguel Díaz-Canel as the “elected” president of Cuba.
Andrés Cañizález
October 17, 2019
Accountability for climate action in the era of Greta
Greta Thunberg—the 16-year-old girl who just one year ago started a global climate movement—has spoken loud and clear about demanding action against climate change’s devastating effects. It’s now time for the adults to act and hold our leaders accountable.
Teresa Kramarz
October 3, 2019
Corruption in Latin America and the Caribbean prevails…but so does citizen optimism
More than half of all citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean think corruption is getting worse in their country. But a majority also believe that ordinary people can make a difference in eradicating the region’s most pervasive issue.
Victoria Gaytan
October 3, 2019
Acting on climate while states fail to act
Brazil and the developing world are not the only culprits on climate change. The developed world too shares the blame for CO2 output. Unfortunately, the international system lacks the capacity to address these gaps. Is it time to reconsider activism and action that doesn’t depend on states?
Teresa Kramarz
September 17, 2019
Aiming for net zero emissions could boost economic growth in Latin America
Scaling up climate-related policies and investing in sustainable infrastructure could increase GDP by up to 2.8 percent on average across G20 countries by 2050. Aiming for net zero emissions is not only smart policy, but a growth opportunity for Latin American countries.
Amal-Lee Amin
August 21, 2019
Losing Legitimacy? The Organization of American States and its inconsistent defense of democracy
With contradictory responses to democratic threats, Luis Almagro and the Organization of American States risk losing authority and legitimacy as they face a wave of democratic erosion in the Americas.
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June 27, 2019
Tácticas de desinformación de medios estatales de Rusia y China
Con la cantidad de desinformación publicada a la alza resulta urgente entender las distintas tácticas usadas por diferentes medios estatales para poder encontrar mejores soluciones al combate de noticias falsas.
Alessia Noboa & Sofia Mateu-Gelabert
June 20, 2019
The local politics of Cuba’s autocracy
In a democracy, policymaking at the local level is a privileged space for citizen participation. But in autocracies like Cuba’s, the one-party regime takes control of social mobilization at every level.
Armando Chaguaceda
June 13, 2019