World Bank’s financial inclusion numbers for Latin America and the Caribbean
A snapshot of the World Bank’s data on financial inclusion in Latin America.
Interesting statistics
June 5, 2015
Watching the watchers: intelligence oversight in South America
Recent events have demonstrated how far the region still has to go in improving transparency and civilian control over the intelligence services.
Christopher Sabatini
June 2, 2015
The impact of the Nisman case on Argentina’s Jewish community
Nisman’s death has also had a profound effect on Argentina’s Jewish community that once again faces age-old accusations of double loyalties, raising questions about their full inclusion in Argentine society. But worse, Nisman’s death and the official reaction have also presented serious risks for broader civil society in Argentina that go beyond the country’s Jewish community.
Natasha Zaretsky
May 28, 2015
¿Quién sucederá a Cristina Kirchner?
Gane quien gane en las elecciones presidenciales en octubre, el período presidencial 2015-2019 será un enorme desafío para la gobernabilidad democrática en la Argentina.
Gabriel Salvia
May 21, 2015
How do Latin American universities stack up globally?
With only one university in the top 100, what does this say about the ability of Latin America to produce an educated workforce that can complete in today’s global economy?
Interesting statistics
May 20, 2015
Populism and modern-day conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories are a standard way for populists to distract citizens and stoke up their base. But the governments in Argentina, Ecuador and—particularly—Venezuela have turned it into a real art form.
Rick Rockwell
May 17, 2015
Should the U.S. be worried about Chinese arms sales in the region?
China has increased the sale of sophisticated weapons systems to Latin America and the Caribbean, mostly–though not exclusively–to countries opposed to the United States. With it has come other forms of military cooperation between China and its new customers. Should the U.S. be worried? If so, what can it do about it?
Evan Ellis
May 11, 2015
Argentina and Nisman: Why we’re not surprised
When Alberto Nisman announced that he had evidence that President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Foreign Minister Alfredo Timmerman had conducted secret negotiations with the Iranian government to absolve key Iranian officials in the AMIA bombing it wasn’t difficult to believe. Granted, the evidence wasn’t that strong, but the plan announced in 2013 to create a Truth Commission with Iran to investigate the bombing always seemed a little suspicious.
Christopher Sabatini
May 4, 2015