The complex relationship between Peru, Bolivia and Chile: A legacy of the War of the Pacific

Chile

Politics

The complex relationship between Peru, Bolivia and Chile: A legacy of the War of the Pacific

By Jerónimo Ríos Sierra / October 5, 2018

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 / August 15, 2018

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 / July 19, 2018

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.

Policymaking

What can Latin America and the Caribbean gain from cluster formation and development?

By Javier Gutiérrez / jantgut / March 9, 2018

With responsible policy management, Latin American governments can use industrial clusters to shift from over-reliance on commodity production to more value-added sectors.

Just the Facts

Despite Trump’s best efforts, the conservation movement has had a good few months in the Americas

By William Naylor / wm_naylor / February 23, 2018

Challenges remain, especially in the United States and Brazil, but massive new national parks in Chile and Peru are the latest good news for conservationists in the hemisphere.

Economics, Trade & Development

Chile, the Trans Pacific Partnership’s unlikely savior

By Anders Beal and Benjamin N. Gedan / February 5, 2018

The Andean country, a proponent of free trade but often a reluctant diplomatic leader, has taken a surprising outsized role in furthering economic integration between Latin America and the Asia Pacific region.

Democracy & Elections

After an unexpected result, the Chilean presidential election looks competitive again

By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / November 20, 2017

Though Sebastián Piñera is still the favorite heading into the December run-off elections, he suffered a real setback over the weekend.

Democracy & Elections

Sebastián Piñera seems destined to win Chile’s presidential election in a stale political climate

By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / November 15, 2017

With former president Sebastián Piñera seemingly cruising to victory, Chile appears set to have been ruled by two people for 16 of the 32 years since its transition to democracy.

In the Media

La falta de competencia daña a la democracia

By Patricio Navia / patricionavia / September 7, 2017

La derecha no debiera celebrar la poca competencia que las encuestas registran en la campaña presidencial, porque la democracia se fortalece cuando hay una cerrada pugna entre, al menos, dos candidatos.

In the Media

Rodrigo Valdés se había ido hace meses

By Patricio Navia / patricionavia / September 7, 2017

Aunque la renuncia del ministro de Hacienda hace patente la crisis en el gobierno, nadie puede decir que esto sea sorpresivo o evitable. Como bien lo dijo Bachelet, en lo que se convertirá en el principal lema de su administración, cada día puede ser peor.