El futuro de la desintegración regional

La política exterior del gobierno de Mauricio Macri en Argentina se inserta en un contexto regional marcado por el colapso de los procesos de integración que afecta gravemente al Mercosur. El problema es que la Unión Europea –durante años un modelo a seguir– enfrenta una crisis existencial.

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A populist argument for free trade: from Latin America

This election has become the season of beating up on free trade. While the insecurity and anger that the argument has tapped into is real, reversing free trade will only strengthen the elite. It’s up to the people to bring it back and make it work for everyone.

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El referendo o la carrera de obstáculos

El régimen de Maduro sistemáticamente viola todos los estándares democráticos y ahora intenta obstruir el referendo revocatorio, jugando su última carta para sobrevivir políticamente. Sin referendo el chavismo apuesta por el autoritarismo. ¿Logrará perpetuarse en el poder?

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How a Canadian saw the U.S. party conventions

As an analyst for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) I had the opportunity to watch both conventions up close. One of my takeaways: the two parties present two distinct visions of the future, with one more aligned with Canadians the other a more-than-a-little frightening to many Canadians.

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No, Trump is no Chávez

Yes, I get the comparison in terms of their rhetorical styles. But the caricature of Chávez as just an uncouth blowhard is downright insulting to Venezuelans who now live with his toxic legacy.

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