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Duque’s house of cards is shaking

By Sergio Guzmán & Katherin Galindo / September 10, 2020

The death of Javier Ordóñez in Colombia has sparked social unrest that reveals frustrations that go far beyond police ...
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The currency of enmity: Why Colombians can’t find common ground on Uribe

By Sergio Guzmán / August 11, 2020

The reactions to former President Álvaro Uribe's arrest hints toward deep divisions within the country, the body politic, and within families across ...
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Bolivia: A pivotal moment for Populism and the pandemic response

By Evan Ellis / July 29, 2020

Several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to the possible return of populism in Bolivia. What implications does this have for the Latin America and the country’s relations with the United ...
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Long-term decarbonization strategies can guide Latin America’s sustainable recovery

By Graham Watkins / July 23, 2020

With the need to confront the short-term COVID-19 pandemic and long-term climate crisis, sustainable recovery strategies can help governments tackle ...
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The State of LGBT+ Rights in the Americas

June 30, 2020

Global Americans hosts a panel on LGBT+ rights in the Americas to discuss legal advancements, how the community is affected by COVID-19 and what more needs to be ...
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Post COVID-19: A call for the right to the Latin American city

By Giulia Andronico De Morais Salles / June 30, 2020

Latin America has the unique opportunity to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reshape its cities into more equitable communities. How they do this will be imperative for the future of the ...
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Bolivia’s general election gains momentum

By Will Freeman & Lucas Perelló / June 18, 2020

Interim President Jeanine Áñez's proposal to delay the presidential election further than the agreed September 6 date adds further uncertainty to what promises to be the most polarized election Bolivia has experienced in over a ...
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Colombia joins the OECD—so what?

By Sara Danish and Norberto Martinez / June 18, 2020

On April 28, Colombia became the 37 member of the OECD. Membership into the "club" is a commitment to serve as a modern state capable of advancing the economic and social wellbeing of its ...
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Webinar: Latin America reflects on US in time of crisis

June 11, 2020

Global Americans and the Canadian Council for the Americas presents a webinar to reflect on the recent events happening in the United ...
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Latin America, Europe and the U.S. must stick together in weathering the COVID-19 storm

By Evan Ellis / May 28, 2020

Increased dependence on China by both Latin America and the European Union not only generates vulnerabilities for both regions, but also creates strategic risks for the United ...
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