Argentina’s deal with the devil
For a moment, it looked like Venezuela’s beleaguered opposition had a powerful new ally in Buenos Aires. But it didn’t take long for principles to give way to big politics.
Juan Nagel
June 20, 2016
Latin America is finally acknowledging the crisis of democracy in Venezuela
The new leader of the Organization of American States (OAS) has openly rebuked the country’s ‘Petty Dictator,’ but it may be too late to avert disaster in Venezuela.
Christopher Sabatini
June 20, 2016
Derecha prefiere defender matrimonio heterosexual que modelo económico
Es lamentable que la derecha valore más la defensa del matrimonio heterosexual que la eficiencia en el gasto público, la institucionalidad presupuestaria y la defensa del modelo económico de libre mercado.
Patricio Navia
June 17, 2016
As Venezuela crumbles, why did the OAS fail to act for so long?
On June 23, the Permanent Council of the OAS will meet to discuss Venezuela, a country in the throes of an economic, political and humanitarian crisis. It now appears that it’s only a matter of time before Venezuela implodes and becomes a failed state.
Amy Williams
June 17, 2016
A hopeful future for Peru
The victory by Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK) represents a ray of hope in a difficult economic moment for the region. By electing PPK to the presidency, Peruvians have signalled their preference for gradual and pragmatic change over the harsher polarizing rhetoric of Keiko Fujimori.
Patricio Navia
June 16, 2016
Ministro del Interior: de baja energía a energía cero
Mario Fernández deberá decidir entre dar una pelea para arrebatarle poder a los defensores de la tesis refundacional o bien, siguiendo el ejemplo de Burgos, asumir un papel figurativo que lo convierta en un actor secundario.
Patricio Navia
June 9, 2016
Revolucionarios iluminados e individualistas
Con su actitud, Jackson y Boric han demostrado que el modelo que tanto desprecian guía también su comportamiento egoísta, que busca el lucro político personal.
Patricio Navia
June 3, 2016
La ciudadana Bachelet
La irreflexiva querella presentada contra los periodistas de Qué Pasa mancha el legado de la Presidenta y refleja una débil lealtad a los valores y principios que debieran guiar a los demócratas consecuentes.
Patricio Navia
June 3, 2016
Where did the Latin American left go?
Leaders cashed in on the commodity boom, but now offer no ideas on how to restore growth
Patricio Navia
June 3, 2016
Chinese engagement in Bolivia
In October 2015, Bolivia’s president, Evo Morales, announced an unprecedented expansion of financial support by and economic engagement with China. The announcement was the culmination of a growing relationship between China and Bolivia which has begun to bear fruit.
Evan Ellis
May 20, 2016