Family Feud
Meet the president of Peru. His brother’s in prison, his dad thinks he’s a traitor, and almost everyone says his wife calls the shots. But he might still have a chance to turn the country around.
Analysis
Can Santos Make Peace in Colombia?
Colombians savored a few moments of civility when they reelected President Juan Manuel Santos to a second four-year term.
A Very Full Year of Elections
In the year-long period from November 2013 to November 2014, presidential elections will occur in nine Latin American countries.
Development vs. Conservation
Ecuador may well play a decisive role in the outcome of the global tension between economic development and environmental conservation.
Top LGBT Stories from the Americas
Our hemisphere is quickly becoming one of the most gay-friendly territories in the world, but not everything is advancing positively.
The Obama Administration: A Difficult Year in Latin America
2009 has not been a good year for U.S.-Latin America relations. Despite their warm welcome at the April Summit, Latin America’s governments made life more difficult than anticipated for President Obama.
Hugo Stay Home
Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, has clearly been enticed by the Libyan drama, where his longtime friend and ally, Muammar al-Qaddafi, is under siege from rebel forces.
The Power of Simplicity
Debates on education quality in Latin America too often lead to unnecessarily complex programs or initiatives.
El impacto del sistema tributario y el gasto social en la distribución del ingreso y la pobreza en América Latina
Este artículo presenta resultados sobre el impacto de la política fiscal en la desigualdad y la pobreza en dieciséis países de América Latina. Los países que más redistribuyen son Argentina, Brasil, Costa Rica y Uruguay, y los que menos, Guatemala, Honduras y Perú.
A Crucial Year for Obama
While Obama deserves credit for averting a financial collapse and improving the US image in the world, he has not succeeded in changing “politics as usual.”
Obama’s Solitude
The big question is whether Obama can regain the trust of the American people, especially his core constituency, including youth and Latinos, who have become disillusioned.
La década de Evo
Nadie puede negar los avances en la lucha contra la pobreza y la inclusión. Sin embargo, la concentración de poder se vuelve una amenaza.
China & Latin America in 2013
2013 was the 15th year of China’s “going out” initiative. During this period, the Asian giant’s economic relations with Latin America expanded rapidly.
Failing Grade
The goal of education is to promote learning. Sitting in classrooms is a weak proxy for knowing how to read, do math, and apply science. Latin America needs to worry less about schooling and more about learning.
Venezuela Cannot Fix Itself Alone
Whether the negotiations succeed depends mostly on the Venezuelans, but the active engagement of other nations would raise the chances of a favorable outcome.