Nicaragua: Continuities and ruptures of a crisis
There’s a long road ahead towards the regeneration of Nicaraguan political life after years of democratic dismantling in the country.
Salvador Martí
August 2, 2018
Global Heat Wave
Extreme weather patterns often leave the most vulnerable at risk. Last year, 69% of Latin Americans considered climate change to be an urgent problem that needs to be tackled immediately.
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July 27, 2018
The Pacific Alliance Puzzle
The Pacific Alliance is a worthy concept that does not fully represent either the geographic or economic realities of the region. But the larger question is how it will weather the shifting political winds of its domestic politics.
Daniel P. Erikson
July 27, 2018
The OAS, Venezuela, and crimes against humanity
The OAS General Secretariat has made history by documenting the crimes against humanity of a dictatorship while it is still in power. What should OAS member states do?
Javier El Hage and Nicolás Albertoni
July 26, 2018
Top of the Month—The most loyal hinchadas at the World Cup
The streets and stadiums of Russia were flooded with Latinos during the World Cup. Of the top ten countries with the most ticket purchases, five Latin American countries made the list. Here they are.
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July 26, 2018
Just the Facts: Confidence in institutions and support for democracy are in decline in the region
Reflecting a difficult couple of years for the Americas, the biennial LAPOP survey shows declining support for democracy and growing concern over corruption. But it isn’t all bad news.
William Naylor
July 26, 2018
Mexico’s AMLO: A New Chavez or Lula?
Investors are anxious about whether Mexico’s next president will be more like Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez or Brazil’s Lula.
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July 26, 2018
Back to reality
Now that the World Cup is over, the world must turn back to reality and this week’s string of events offered a bleak picture of the global order, especially in Nicaragua.
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July 20, 2018
With the Nicaragua vote the OAS proves its (limited) relevance
The rogue ALBA states are no longer the only threats to the survival of the OAS. Its action on Nicaragua proves why we need it now more than ever.
Christopher Sabatini
July 20, 2018
Can India compete with China in Latin America? Not likely
While the nature of the trade relationship between Latin America and India is similar to the Sino-Latin America relationship in its reliance on raw materials, hype over India as a potential alternative to China for the region is largely unfounded.
William Naylor
July 19, 2018