What Venezuela’s Opposition Can Learn from the Barinas Victory
Rebuilding opposition unity will be key to posing an effective electoral challenge to Chavismo.
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January 11, 2022
USAID in Central America: Less Is Better
Policymakers argue that more aid money will reduce the incentive to emigrate, while remaining stubbornly oblivious to the fact that past money did not fulfill its promise to do the same.
Greg Weeks
January 10, 2022
Haiti’s Prime Minister Under Attack
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry was attacked in the northern city of Gonaïves on Saturday amid a ceremony to mark the 218th anniversary of Haiti’s independence from France.
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January 7, 2022
Six Challenges Facing Colombia in 2022
Undoubtedly the challenges that 2022 will bring will be decisive for the country’s business environment as well as its political stability. Here are the six main challenges for Colombia in 2022.
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January 6, 2022
Why Might Taiwan’s Allies in Latin America and the Caribbean Soon Look to China?
Supportive rhetoric carries little weight in the face of economic challenges and countries’ objectives. Four key factors can incentivize a country to engage with China.
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January 6, 2022
Social Democracy in Chile and Latin America’s New Millennial Left
Chile could become a global beacon for a younger generation of social democrats, inspiring new leaders from Brazil to Belarus. To do so, Boric will need to find balance as well as inspiration for a brighter, inclusive, and more modern Chilean model in the years to come.
Anders Beal
January 4, 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean: Predictions for 2022
In 2022, the United States will find that after a few initial signs of hope, the hemisphere to which it is intimately bound by ties of geography, commerce, and family is more dangerous, less democratic, less stable, less willing to cooperate, and more engaged than ever with its extra-regional rivals.
Evan Ellis
December 30, 2021
The Top Ten LGBTQ Stories of 2021 from Latin America and the Caribbean
Brazilians learned they have a gay governor; LGBTQ acceptance is expanding in some countries; and Chile adopted full marriage equality.
Javier Corrales
December 27, 2021
Haiti’s Problematic Electoral Dynamics
If there is a consensus among most of Haiti’s political factions and, belatedly, among much of the international community, it is that rushing toward elections in 2022 is unrealistic and simply dangerous for both voters and candidates. To hold a credible vote, Haiti’s leaders will have to work against the shaky track record of the past three decades.
Georges Fauriol
December 21, 2021
New Details Emerge in Killing of Former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
A New York Times report on Sunday uncovered new details about the July 7 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
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December 17, 2021