Colombia’s Last Chance for Peace
Will the government’s new agreement to deescalate bring renewed faith — or just more skepticism?
Analysis
Don’t “Chavez-ize” Foreign Policy
Nada le convendría más a Chávez que, en el momento en que la atención internacional está puesta en Piñera, tener con él una confrontación en su estilo que no reconoce maneras.
¿Y si gana Trump? Efectos en América Latina
Enero 2017 no traerá sólo un nuevo gobierno a la Casa Blanca, sino también el comienzo de una etapa cuya comprensión requerirá un mejor análisis de la evolución de la sociedad norteamericana y de los escenarios posibles para las relaciones con América Latina.
Challenging Stereotypes about Latin America
It is important to overcome two stereotypes about Latin America and the Caribbean that are all too common in the United States. One is an excessively optimistic view of the region, often a result of projecting U.S. ideology and experience, combined with wishful thinking. The other is an excessively bleak vision of the region, often grounded in notions of U.S. superiority.
Fiscal Policy, Inequality and the Poor in the Developing World
Using comparable fiscal incidence analysis, this paper examines the impact of fiscal policy on inequality and poverty in twenty-five countries for around 2010.
Insistir en castigar a Cuba no tiene ningún sentido
Michael Shifter señaló la importancia de la visita de Obama a Cuba.
Santos Must Face Down Uribe
Uribe, a key figure in Colombian politics, continues to influence people’s perceptions on the peace process.
Beyond the Summit
The gap between the US and Latin America has narrowed, but it is far from disappearing.
Bolivia & the Global Fight Against Climate Change
In the past year, the Bolivian government has emerged as an outspoken critic of climate change policies.
Bad Habits Can Derail Negotiations in Cuba
Fidel Castro, or at least the message released in his name, tepidly endorsed the decision to normalize relations between the US and Cuba.
US support will help Colombia keep its footing on path to peace
Bitter, complex and seemingly hopeless wars are all-too-common today. Negotiated resolutions are not.
Venezuela’s Questionable Election Observers
Without credible observers, Venezuela’s December 6th elections will be another step towards disaster.
¿Volverá Trump a congelar las relaciones con Cuba?
Sigue siendo un misterio lo que Donald Trump planea hacer con respecto a la política cubana. Al principio de su campaña, pensó que la iniciativa de Obama era bienvenida, incluso con retraso. En el último mes de la carrera presidencial, cuando sus consejeros contaron votos en Florida, revirtió el rumbo y prometió detener la normalización hasta que Cuba se vuelva democrática.
How Much Worse Can Venezuela Get?
The country’s problems are profound and complex, with no easy answers in sight.
Here’s How Venezuela Can Move Forward
It’s time for the leaders of the Caracas government and its opponents to begin negotiating a way back from the abyss.