Analysis

Latinoamérica y las elecciones en Estados Unidos

La política exterior de EEUU se verá afectada por una campaña que ha revelado los sentimientos antiinmigración y contrarios a la globalización de una parte importante de los estadounidenses. Latinoamérica, en cualquier caso, no será prioridad para Washington.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Politica Exterior

Brasil, conheça o próximo presidente dos EUA

A maioria dos analistas prevê que Hillary Clinton será a próxima presidente dos EUA, mas nenhum analista excluiu Donald Trump da disputa. Uma vitória de Hillary garantirá continuidade ao país. Já a agenda de Trump, depois de 18 meses de campanha, permanece imprevisível. Muitos temem que ela possa causar transtornos perigosos –se ele tentar revogar ou reescrever políticas americanas já arraigadas, conforme prometeu fazer.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Folha de S. Paulo

Prioridades para la próxima administración de EE.UU.

Independientemente de quién gane, es casi seguro que América Latina no será una prioridad para Estados Unidos. EE.UU. no se enfrenta a amenazas urgentes o desafíos en la región, ni está ante unas oportunidades especiales. Ni a los EE.UU. le interesa la integración regional. La propia región permanecerá dividida en muchos aspectos y la política de EE.UU. se centrará principalmente en las relaciones bilaterales.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Infolatam

The US-Brazil Relationship through the Crisis

Brazil remains an important ally for the US and both countries would benefit from a cooperative approach towards solving the crisis and achieving political stability.

David Alzate

Event Summaries ˙

Here’s what really went wrong with Brazil’s economy

When President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left office in January 2011, Brazil was widely regarded as Latin America’s gold standard for economic development and social progress. But today, with his handpicked successor, Dilma Rousseff, facing an impeachment trial, the country is viewed as an economic failure.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Reuters

Four More Years for Dilma

On Sunday, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was re-elected by a 3.28-point margin with 51.64 percent of the valid vote.

David Fleischer

The Olympics Will Be Fine; Worry about Brazil

Since the modern Olympics were initiated in Athens in 1896, none of the 25 or so countries that have hosted the games have done so while confronting the political turmoil and economic distress now battering Brazil. Regardless, the games are likely to be a success, as the Olympics almost always…

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ BRINK News

Brazil’s Political Malaise

Six months after President Dilma Rousseff was impeached, Brazil’s political future remains uncertain. President Michel Temer’s low approval ratings continue fall and the Brazilian electorate remains frustrated and cynical. Meanwhile, the Lava Jato investigations show no signs of slowing down.

Dan Edmonds

Event Summaries ˙

Brazil’s Presidential Election

Dilma’s very narrow margin of victory, a mere 3 points, speaks to the increasing political fragmentation her coalition faces.

Marielle Coutrix

Event Summaries ˙

Protests in Brazil

Recent protests in Brazil have provoked a political upheaval bent on improving the quality of life for many middle-class Brazilians.

Javiera Alarcon

Event Summaries ˙