The new “New Colossus”
The Trump administration’s new regulation expands on the definition of a “public charge” to include someone who is “more likely than not” to receive public benefits.
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August 16, 2019
In Guatemala, Giammattei’s presidency is off to a weak start
Conservative Alejandro Giammattei was elected Guatemala’s new president in a second-round vote last Sunday. With minimum support in Congress and low voter turn, his presidency seems to offer more politics as usual, leaving much-needed reform out of the near future to solve Guatemala’s most pressing issues.
Lucas Perelló
August 12, 2019
The trade war escalates
As the trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate, so does the burden on U.S. consumers.
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August 9, 2019
Indigenous women in Guatemala: Leading the call for justice
Indigenous women are leading the fight to ensure crimes against humanity in Guatemala don’t remain unpunished. As we commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we recognize the brave women leading efforts to secure long-standing peace.
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August 8, 2019
Does a non-embargo by any other name smell as sweet to hardliners? Or achieve anything?
The recently announced sanctions on Venezuelan assets aren’t an embargo, but you can’t blame people for thinking so given this embargo-loving NSC. Either way unless used as more than a stick, even these marginal changes are unlikely to achieve their goal.
Christopher Sabatini
August 8, 2019
In Honduras, new evidence sheds light on the close ties between the National Party and drug trafficking
New evidence has surfaced that former and sitting presidents, Porfirio Lobo and Juan Orlando Hernández may have benefitted from drug trafficking. Their eventual extradition to the U.S. seems like a real possibility. But is the country’s opposition ready to take over?
Lucas Perelló
August 7, 2019
Democratic hopefuls on Latin America
You know what would help presidential hopefuls stand out from the rest? Talking about Latin Americ
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August 2, 2019
Do we have to choose? Argentina’s growing partnership with Beijing and Washington
A new ArgentinaPulse survey conducted by the Wilson Center and Poliarquía indicates that despite U.S. pressure, few in Argentina question economic ties to China.
Benjamin N. Gedan
July 31, 2019
China’s people-to-people diplomacy
China’s efforts to increase its global influence are no surprise. But the devil’s in the details, in how and with whom it seeks to strengthen ties—in this case, with Mexican government officials.
Armando Chaguaceda
July 31, 2019
The other face of the trade war
White House subsidies to U.S. farmers to cushion the blow of its trade war with China may well break the ceiling for domestic agricultural aid permitted under the WTO.
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July 31, 2019