Hemisphere Weekly: A lesson for everything
A new report shows that quarantine rules around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic led to the sharpest drop in carbon output since records began.
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May 22, 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
The corruption epidemic in the Guatemalan justice system
Guatemala’s magistrate selection mechanism has led to the politicization of its courts. The system is in desperate need of an update, or risk losing the little credibility it has left at the hands of corruption networks.
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May 21, 2020
Hemisphere Weekly: Oil price crash
Although oil prices have been on a steady incline, price shocks are affecting a country with ambitions to become the next global producer.
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May 15, 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
Presidential authoritarianism: A threat to the health of democracy
Throughout its history, El Salvador has had to fight authoritarian regimes more than once. President Nayib Bukele promised to be different, but his actions are proving to be just as big a threat to the country’s democracy.
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May 14, 2020
Hemisphere Weekly: China for boosting clout
The Chinese government has worked hard to deflect blame for the outbreak.
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May 8, 2020
A Cuban lifeline to CARICOM
In looking for pragmatic solutions to address the COVID-19 crisis, and given the absence of global leadership during the pandemic, Caribbean governments are seeking support from long-time partner, Cuba.
Wazim Mowla
May 7, 2020
Transitional justice and the Democratic Transition Framework for Venezuela
Without the proper judicial and prosecutorial reforms, the transitional justice provisions included in the U.S.’s transition framework for Venezuela will prove ineffective and worse, erode confidence in the possibilities of justice.
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May 7, 2020
Isolation and integration: COVID-19 in the Southern Cone
An examination of three vectors of integration—travel, migration and everyday exchange—offers a look into the challenges the Southern Cone faces given the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 7, 2020