Crisis in Bolivia
More than 10 days after Bolivia’s presidential election, the results are dividing the country and riots have left as many as 139 people injured and two dead.
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November 1, 2019
Argentina shifts to the left…and Uruguay to the right?
Sunday’s presidential elections in Argentina and Uruguay proved democracy is still well and alive in a region where protests are raging, but revealed an anti-incumbent mood in the electorate.
Lucas Perelló
November 1, 2019
Election week in Latin America, will they bring out chaos or change?
Elections in five countries last week are changing the political landscape of the region. Will these new governments bring about positive change or feed into the chaos spreading across Latin America?
Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan
October 30, 2019
Protests across the Americas
Around the world, protests are raging, and Latin America and the Caribbean is no exception.
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October 25, 2019
Finding a pathway forward in Chile
As social discontent grows in Chile, can the government address the concerns of the country’s stratified and for now, deeply fractured society?
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October 24, 2019
The roots of Chile’s protests
The increase in the subway fare in Chile triggered nation-wide protests, but the price hike was the last straw in a series of events that have left Chileans burdened and weary in their everyday lives.
Lucas Perelló
October 23, 2019
A new phase in the U.S.-China trade war
On Friday President Donald Trump announced his administration and China had reached a partial trade agreement.
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October 18, 2019
After economic policies backfire, Ecuador’s Lenín Moreno struggles to save his presidency… and the country’s democracy?
Last week’s massive protests in Ecuador marked a turning point for Moreno, who now faces his biggest political challenge yet: build consensus to save his presidency and save Ecuador from a return of populist leadership.
Lucas Perelló
October 17, 2019
Disagreements and consensus between Latin American countries at the UN
In a region with diverse ideologies, different policy positions are likely to hinder decision making at international fora were consensus is a must.
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October 17, 2019
End of fuel subsidies in Ecuador result in mass protests
Deadly protests have engulfed Ecuador after President Lenin Moreno announced the end of decades-old fuel subsidies.
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October 11, 2019