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.
La gira internacional de Guaidó
La gira de Guaidó podría constituir un punto de inflexión si efectivamente genera una nueva estrategia en la lucha democrática.
An interview with Michael Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Americas at Global Affairs Canada
After a long winter break, hosts Chris and Ken speak to Michael Grant about Canada’s stance on the Venezuela crisis, its role in the Lima Group, and USMCA.
El nuevo gobierno uruguayo y la defensa regional de la democracia
Al no invitar a Cuba, Nicaragua y Venezuela a su toma de mando, el presidente electo del Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, rompe los estrechos vínculos de sus antecesores con las autocracias regionales.
Latin America recorded the highest number of journalist killings in 2019
Latin America holds the non-enviable position of the world’s most dangerous region for journalists.
Human Rights Watch World Report 2020: Chile
In its new report, Human Rights Watch highlights the human rights violations committed by Chile’s Carabineros during last year's protests.
Morales’ mandate in Guatemala comes to an end, Human Rights Watch examines the country
During his inauguration, Guatemala’s new president, Alejandro Giammattei, promised to use a “hard hand” to deal with corruption and endemic violence in the country. At the same time, the government seeks to address the migration crisis by improving living conditions at home.
Peru: Between a lame-duck president and a congress soon to expire
Sunday’s poll confirmed the fragmentation of Peruvian politics and an anti-establishment mood among voters.
The implications of the Cuban-Bolivian tiff
The deterioration in relations between the two countries is worth noting as it reflects the Cold War-like atmosphere that is increasingly enveloping the Americas.
Bolsonaro’s open fronts
Looking ahead, the year might not be an easy one for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro; the economy, institutional chaos, corruption and an opposition that could be reorganizing itself, among other issues, will give him more than just a headache.
On Trump’s Latin America team: Top USMCA negotiator John Melle has retired
John Melle, the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere and chief USMCA negotiator has retired from his post.
Chile’s Sebastián Piñera hits rock bottom
With a six percent approval rating, Piñera will struggle to lead Chile through uncertain times.
Latin America and the Caribbean’s turtle-paced progress against corruption
On January 23, Transparency International released the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index that measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption across 180 countries. Unfortunately, Latin America and the Caribbean made little-to-no progress.
Bolivia’s three greatest challenges
What are the greatest challenges facing the country to achieve stability?
Fernández’s delicate balancing act
Argentina’s Jenga-like economy will require a high level of policy coordination, but in the South American country's complex and debt-burdened setting, this can be a tall order.
A busy year in the Caribbean: Elections
The Caribbean has a challenging year ahead on the electoral front as voters are set to head to the polls in seven countries.
Honduras is losing the fight against corruption
The mandate of the Support Mission Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH)—the country’s weak but mildly successful anti-graft commission—is set to expire on January 19. Two scenarios emerge, none will result in the strengthening of the MACCIH.
What the Democratic presidential candidates are saying about Latin America (an ongoing series)
On January 16, the Senate passed a revamped North American trade agreement. Learn how the presidential candidates in the Senate voted for the deal.
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Un 4 de febrero
Si tuviera que escoger una fecha, sólo una, como punto de quiebre del sistema democrático venezolano yo seleccionaría, sin duda, el 4 de febrero.
Vizcarra logró romper bloqueo parlamentario para culminar su accidentado mandato
Será un escenario político inédito porque quien ejerce como presidente no tendrá bancada parlamentaria.
Mis razones para votar que no (V): Calendario imposible
El calendario del proceso electoral —que se superpone con el calendario electoral de las contiendas municipales, regionales, legislativas y presidenciales de 2020 y 2021— nos recuerda que el Acuerdo por la Paz Social y la Nueva Constitución se redactó apresuradamente entre gallos y medianoche.
La desdemocratización de Venezuela
En contraste con lo que ocurría en muchas realidades latinoamericanas y caribeñas, Venezuela tenía entonces una democracia bien valorada