With the coronavirus posing a tremendous risk to Latin America, here is what some governments are doing to stop the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus in Latin America: What governments are doing to stop the spread
Democracy & Elections
Chile’s quest for constitutional reform: Risk or opportunity?
By Anders Beal /
Chile’s plebiscite has been pushed to October 25 after concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. But as debate over reforming the country’s constitution intensifies, could a more polarized society ensue?
Humor
Femicide crisis in Latin America
As we enter Women’s History Month, the spotlight is once again on the issue of femicide and the lack of progress toward gender equality made in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Climate Change
The missed opportunity of COP25
By Rebecca Ray /
The relocation of COP25 from Chile to Spain was a missed opportunity to focus on Latin America’s environmental issues, especially the ambiguous governance of DFI-financed projects in the region.
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
Piñera, PROSUR and autocratic China
By Gabriel Salvia / GabrielSalvia / MENU
A month after promoting the establishment of PROSUR, Chilean President Sebastián Piñera contradicted the central principles of the new regional bloc during a trip to China.
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.
From Global Americans
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.
Politics
The complex relationship between Peru, Bolivia and Chile: A legacy of the War of the Pacific
By 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 products of the War of the Pacific.
Democracy & Elections
Chile: Has President Sebastián Piñera’s political honeymoon come to an abrupt end?
By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello /
Five months into his second presidency, Sebastián Piñera has seen his popularity drop. Unrealistic expectations over economic growth and a series of controversial statements from his cabinet members explain why.
Economics, Trade & Development
Can India compete with China in Latin America? Not likely
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
While the nature of the trade relationship between Latin America and India is similar to the Sino-Latin America relationship in its reliance on raw materials, hype over India as a potential alternative to China for the region is largely unfounded.
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