New interview series
Global Americans and the Canadian Council for the Americas presents “Two gringos with questions,” an interview series dedicated to the Americas. Your hosts GA Executive Director Chris Sabatini and CCA’s President Kenneth Frankel, two gringos who focus on and work in Latin America and the Caribbean, will ask policymakers, business leaders and cultural movers and shakers about their views on the region and its future. The series provides informal and unexpected information on what’s going on in Latin America and in the Western Hemisphere as a whole. Click here to access the interviews.
New interview series
Global Americans and the Canadian Council for the Americas presents “Two gringos with questions,” an interview series dedicated to the Americas. Your hosts GA Executive Director Chris Sabatini and CCA’s President Kenneth Frankel, two gringos who focus on and work in Latin America and the Caribbean, will ask policymakers, business leaders and cultural movers and shakers about their views on the region and its future. The series provides informal and unexpected information on what’s going on in Latin America and in the Western Hemisphere as a whole. Click here to access the interviews.
Haiti’s unraveling…what next?
As Haiti enters its fourth week of protests, demonstrators call for President Jovenel Moïse's resignation. But will that help end the country's deepening crisis?
Bolivia prepares for elections under great uncertainty
Bolivian President Evo Morales comfortably won the last three presidential elections; a fourth election victory may not be as easy.
The curse of resources, even in Argentina
Chubut—Argentina’s second richest province in oil and gas reserves—is a microcosm of the ills that trouble the South American country and provide a warning of what could come.
Could Brexit open up a new market for Latin American agriculture?
As Brexit looms over the UK, its heavy dependence on the EU for agricultural imports could push them toward Latin American markets, but a range of barriers are likely to limit such action.
The parliamentarization of presidentialism—or just another presidential crisis?
Vizcarra’s controversial dissolution of Congress and/or Congress’s vote to suspend the president reflect problems within Peruvian politics (e.g. weak, non-programmatic parties, intransigence, a lack of forbearance, corruption) not, necessarily, a weak commitment to the norms or institutions.
What’s going on in Peru? An interview with José Ugaz, former Transparency International Chairman
On this special episode of “Two Gringos with Questions,” Chris and Ken speak to José Ugaz about the current political crisis in Peru.
Uruguay and the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance
Uruguay announced its decision to abandon the TIAR over a regional consensus to use the treaty to sanction Venezuela. But Uruguay’s departure will more likely hurt its cause on Venezuela than do any good.
Accountability for climate action in the era of Greta
Greta Thunberg—the 16-year-old girl who just one year ago started a global climate movement—has spoken loud and clear about demanding action against climate change’s devastating effects. It’s now time for the adults to act and hold our leaders accountable.
Corruption in Latin America and the Caribbean prevails…but so does citizen optimism
More than half of all citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean think corruption is getting worse in their country. But a majority also believe that ordinary people can make a difference in eradicating the region’s most pervasive issue.
An interview with Dr. Amal-Lee Amin, Chief of the Climate Change Division at the IDB
In the 22 episode of "Two Gringos with Questions," Ken and Victoria speak to Dr. Amal-Lee Amin about Latin America’s vulnerability to climate change and what governments are doing to reach net zero emissions.
Will Mexico’s National Guard be AMLO’s savior or his undoing?
With the creation of the National Guard, AMLO seems to follow the “tough-on-crime” policies of his predecessors, contradicting his campaign promise and the principles of justice he claims to uphold.
United States and Venezuela: Politics caught up in rhetoric
Bolton is out, but Nicolas Maduro’s dictatorship is not. The United States must rethink its strategy urgently. This is not your garden variety authoritarian government that responds to the usual incentives.
On Trump’s Latin America team: The leadership of the Bureau for Western Hemisphere Affairs is complete
With Kozak as acting Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere, the leadership of the Bureau is complete.
Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s National Security Advisor pick
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his new National Security Advisor after short listing five candidates on Tuesday. Below are their bios.
Brazil’s red flags
Brazil’s structural issues didn’t start with the arrival of President Bolsonaro. Yet his failure to compromise with the progressive agenda only makes Brazil’s structural problems worse.
Acting on climate while states fail to act
Brazil and the developing world are not the only culprits on climate change. The developed world too shares the blame for CO2 output. Unfortunately, the international system lacks the capacity to address these gaps. Is it time to reconsider activism and action that doesn’t depend on states?
An interview with Jon Lee Anderson, investigative reporter for The New Yorker
In the 21 episode of "Two gringos with questions," Chris and Ken speak to Jon Lee about National Security Advisor John Bolton's recent firing, its effect on the administration's foreign policy in Venezuela and the future of journalism in Latin America.
IN THE MEDIA
Después de la acusación constitucional
Tanto la oposición como el gobierno debieran aprovechar de dar vuelta la página y trabajar juntos para encontrar soluciones a los desafíos que enfrenta el país.
¿Sí o no? Bruno Rodríguez y Maduro se contradicen sobre rol cubano en Venezuela
Las posiciones son tan dispares como las cifras que dan observadores sobre la presencia cubana en el país sudamericano.
Rómulo íntimo
Rómulo Betancourt tuvo tanto poder que pudo renunciar a él para construir una democracia, pero era un hombre sencillo, un ser humano sin ínfulas.
La pelea del presupuesto que se viene
Como muy poca gente sabe cuántos impuestos paga, parece haber poco interés en asegurarse de que los gastos en que incurre el Estado sean efectivamente necesarios. Si hubiera conciencia de dónde viene el dinero que llena las arcas fiscales, la naturaleza de la discusión cambiaría.