Bolivia’s Morales Contains Corruption Fallout
After a string of corruption scandals, President Evo Morales’ party lost dramatically in regional elections in Bolivia last week.
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Brazil’s Challenges and Dilma’s Choices
President Dilma Rousseff, a political neophyte when she was took office in 2011, had a rough first term.
Civil-Military Relations Sour as Correa Amasses Power in Ecuador
Last month, Ecuador’s president, Rafael Correa, removed the entire armed forces high command. The causes of the tension run deep.
The Venezuelan government has become a dictatorship, pure and simple
By refusing to recognize electoral results in practice and by tacitly repealing the Constitution through judicial means, the Venezuelan government has become a dictatorship
Will We Get There On Time?
Political financing is an important part of democracy, but when poorly regulated it can be immensely destructive.
Hemispheric Challenges – Latin America in an Era of Uncertainty
Latin American and Caribbean countries have entered a difficult period that is likely to be characterized by economic stagnation and political turbulence
Dejémonos de vainas
El ámbito de autonomía política de nuestros partidos se ha reducido al mínimo
Countering Criminal Violence in Central America
Violent crime in Central America, particularly in the “northern triangle,” is reaching breathtaking levels.
South America’s Governance Agenda
In June 2011, Ollanta Humala was elected president of Peru after campaigning on a platform of change.
Violence & Impunity: Protecting Journalists in Colombia & Mexico
Violence against journalists is fortunately uncommon in many Latin American countries. But in some parts of the region it is of great concern.
So Long, Chávez
Two decades ago, the US and Latin America seemed poised to forge new political and economic partnerships. Since Chávez, the sense of community has dissipated.
The US & Central America’s Northern Tier
Organized crime, rampant corruption, and large scale violence have gravely stunted Central America’s economic and social development.
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.
A Crucial Moment for Venezuela
Protests over the past two months have resulted in 41 deaths, over 650 injured, and hundreds more imprisoned.