The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) are the main pillar of support for the Maduro government and hold the political future of the country. How did ...
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The Armed Forces in the Venezuelan crisis
Roberto Mansilla Blanco |
Drug trafficking and Colombian ‘peace’
Mar Romero Sala |
Since the disarming of the FARC two-and-a-half years ago, the actors, figures and methods have changed. But the conclusion is clear: drug trafficking in ...
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Colombia’s seeming never-ending violence
Jerónimo Ríos Sierra |
The ELN may just have destroyed the possibility of peace in the long-troubled country, not just with the ELN but under the peace agreement with the FARC.
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RT en Español’s misleading campaign on Venezuela
Just like every major media outlet, RT en Español has closely followed events in Venezuela, but their coverage unsurprisingly sides with the Maduro regime.
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How the American public feels about the wall, the shutdown, and hot-button immigration issues
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Public opinion continues to trend toward placing the blame for the shutdown on President Trump and against the wall. Has the president backed himself into ...
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2019: Trends, risks and hard questions in Latin America
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Unresolved challenges of organized crime, weak governance and extra-hemispheric actors threaten instability and to erode U.S. influence. It’s time for ...
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The complex relationship between Peru, Bolivia and Chile: A legacy of the War of the Pacific
Jerónimo Ríos Sierra |
Despite the World Court’s decision in favor of Chile, there remain unresolved border and territorial disputes between the three countries, all of them ...
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Just the Facts: Confidence in institutions and support for democracy are in decline in the region
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Reflecting a difficult couple of years for the Americas, the biennial LAPOP survey shows declining support for democracy and growing concern over ...
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