Frenemy of the Press: Understanding President Petro’s Tense Relationship with the Media
The way that Petro interacts with the press, especially reporters who are critical of his administration, will determine his democratic credentials.
Latin America: Civil and political rights in the time of a pandemic
Governments across Latin America have taken exceptional measures to stop the uncontrollable spread of COVID-19. Faced with this, there is a valid fear that these measures could exacerbate abuses of power or increase human rights violations.
Investigative journalism: Latin America’s riskiest business
In the past decade, journalism has become a deadly profession in Latin America. Attacks on freedom of expression aren’t restricted to journalists; human rights and environmental activists have been targets as well.
Despite restrictive laws, Cuban media are booming
There’s a new era of independent, creative even investigative journalism in Cuba. But it isn’t coming from the usual, official tribunes and not, directly, from U.S. policy changes.
The president who talked too much
One thing in Venezuela is definitely not in short supply: presidential rhetoric. In fact, while the economy veers toward 700 percent currency inflation, Maduro’s never-ending daily national television speeches, if anything, have created hyperinflation of presidential verbiage.
John Oliver vs. President Correa (round 2)
John Oliver fires back at President Correa after the president attacks the comedian for his previous skit on Correa trashing a kid’s Facebook post.