Analysis

Is Freedom of the Press Under Threat in Latin America?

Is press freedom seriously jeopardized in these countries or elsewhere in the region? What implications does it have for the state of democracy? Should regional bodies or other organizations be taking action? If so, how?

Scott Griffen, Benoit Hervieu, Viviana Giacaman

A Conversation with Marcelo Zabalaga

Bolivia’s success as one of the fastest growing economies in the past decade stems from its unique economic model.

Patrick Murray

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Colombia Soy Yo

Women Leaders in the Peace-Building Process

Women are integral to the process of post-conflict reconstruction in Latin America. On Friday, January 23, 2009, a panel of four women leaders from Bolivia and Colombia discussed the role of women in promoting a culture of non-violence and peace-building in the region.

Christina Lara

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A Review of School Participation

The purpose of this document is to give a review of the policies, programs and practices related to parental and community involvement in schools in seven Latin American countries: Bolivia , Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

María Margarita López C.

Photo of Mayan woman

To Address Inequality, Look Racism in the Face

Washington’s economic and political reform agenda isn’t wrong. It’s just too narrowly conceived. To work, it must address Latin America’s pernicious and pervasive inequality and racism.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Los Angeles Times

La Reforma Educativa en Bolivia

Con una reforma en marcha desde 1994, Bolivia aspira a ir consolidando un sistema educativo que incorpore fuertemente los conceptos de interculturalidad y participación social.   Descargue el documento completo abajo

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