Elections in five countries last week are changing the political landscape of the region. Will these new governments bring about positive change or feed into the chaos spreading across Latin America?
Election week in Latin America, will they bring out chaos or change?
By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan /
Two gringos with questions
An interview with Jon Lee Anderson, investigative reporter for The New Yorker
In the 21 episode of “Two gringos with questions,” Chris and Ken speak to Jon Lee about National Security Advisor John Bolton’s recent firing, its effect on the administration’s foreign policy in Venezuela and the future of journalism in Latin America.
Social Inclusion, Minority Groups & Discrimination
An AMIA verdict is read in Argentina. But is this justice?
By Natasha Zaretsky / nzaretsky /
Twenty-five years after the bombing of Argentina’s largest Jewish community center, family members of the 85 victims are still haunted by the unsolved case and those who may have covered it up.
Economics, Trade & Development
An interview with Francisco Rodríguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics
In the fourth episode of two gringos with questions, your hosts Chris and Ken talk to Francisco Rodriguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics on Latin America’s 2019 economic forecast, Venezuela’s economic situation, and the case for not boycotting Venezuelan elections.
Economics, Trade & Development
Can Mercosur be updated and reformed or is it a relic of the past?
By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni /
Mercosur must modernize to adapt to a new international geopolitical reality, but there’s no clear path forward. If it can’t reform, Mercosur risks joining the long list of failed dreams of regional integration.
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South America: 2030 Trends
The reports examine five specific areas—transnational security challenges, institutional capacity, economic growth, demographics, and technology—and how they will shape politics, economic and U.S. relations in South America by 2030.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
While in Argentina for the G20, Trump should spare some attention for South America
By Nicolás Albertoni & Luis Schenoni / MENU
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G20 meetings in Buenos Aires. This will be his first visit to Latin America. Despite a series of crises of global proportion, this is still relevant.
Economics, Trade & Development
Donald Trump sets his sights on Brazil
By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni /
Trade-related negotiation benefits President Trump in two senses: legitimacy and compliance. After a successful renegotiation of NAFTA, look for him to turn to Brazil.
Democracy & Elections
Macri’s Argentina: Shipwrecked by economic crisis
By César G. Calero /
The Argentine president will likely have to face feared stagflation, increasing social tension, and an emboldened Peronist opposition ahead of presidential elections next year.
Politics
Argentina is walking a thin red line
By Gabriel Salvia / GabrielSalvia /
One year from primary elections, the future of Argentina is torn between economic stagnation, the debate over the decriminalization of abortion, and the corruption of the Kirchner years.
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