Re-electionistas: In Bolivia and Honduras, thirst for power trumps ideology
Recent events in Honduras and Bolivia show the corruption of institutions knows no ideological boundaries.
Christopher Sabatini
December 1, 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
A year of contradictions on the treatment of women
Two competing norms have emerged on the treatment of women in modern society. In times of such social polarization we are rehashing once-settled issue. It’s not clear which side will win.
Teresa Kramarz
November 29, 2017
In Honduras, the opposition is close to winning the presidency in a controversial presidential election
In an unprecedented election marred by the incompetence of Honduras’ Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the country now has two self-proclaimed presidents with the center-left candidate unofficially in the lead.
Lucas Perelló
November 27, 2017
Dialogue in Venezuela
How many failed attempts at dialogue will it take for mediators and other outside parties to realize that unless they impose real costs on the government, the Maduro regime won’t change?
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November 22, 2017
Presidential re-election and party system change on the ballot in Honduras on Sunday
While this Sunday’s presidential elections are a test of President Hernández’ controversial re-election, the legislative elections will likely reveal the splintering of Honduras’ one-time bi-party system.
Lucas Perelló & Gina Kawas
November 22, 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
Trump’s trip to Asia
As Mexico and Canada prepare for a life without NAFTA, we are left wondering if all it takes to keep the deal alive is a lavish banquet and parades honoring Trump?
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November 17, 2017