Immigrants are the heartbeat of America
We need a system that recognizes the important contribution of immigrants to U.S. culture, politics, and, in particular, the economy.
Benjamin Waddell
November 5, 2018
Trump Caravan
With the midterm elections only four days away, President Donald Trump has ramped up his immigration rhetoric. His new target: the migrant caravan making its way through Mexico to the U.S. border.
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November 2, 2018
Can the Amazon survive Bolsonaro’s presidency?
During his campaign, Jair Bolsonaro promised to open up the Amazon to new economic development. Now in office, the future of the rainforest may be at risk.
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November 2, 2018
You say intervention, we say harmony, let’s just call the whole thing realpolitik
By highlighting its supposed harmonious, win-win regional foreign policy, the conference revealed that China is bent on extending its influence and power in its neighborhood.
Christopher Sabatini
November 2, 2018
AMLO, Maduro and a questionable non-intervention policy
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s presence at AMLO’s inauguration will be a test of Mexico’s future commitment to calling out human rights violations in the region.
Victoria Gaytan
November 2, 2018
What will Brazil’s foreign policy look like under Bolsonaro?
A review of the main issues that will drive the foreign policy of the new far right Bolsonaro government, as well as the potential regional and global consequences.
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November 1, 2018
Great Britain and Latin American security issues
Great Britain’s possible “return” to Latin America should be welcome both to the region and the U.S., even if the path remains long and uncertain.
Evan Ellis
November 1, 2018
Chess games
A migrant caravan of about 7,000 mostly Honduran migrants is making its way through Mexico to the United States, once again straining relations between the United States, Mexico, and the Northern Triangle.
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October 26, 2018
Cutting aid to the Northern Triangle will only create the conditions for more migrants
Cutting aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador would be counter-productive to U.S. interests, but maybe that’s what President Trump wants.
William Naylor
October 24, 2018
Bolsonaro should follow Lula’s 2003 example
If Bolsonaro governs as a pragmatic and moderate president, he can put Brazil back on the path of economic growth without undermining democratic institutions.
Patricio Navia
October 24, 2018