The Nicaragua crisis: Ortega digs in amidst a long-lasting stalemate

Latin America

Democracy & Elections

The Nicaragua crisis: Ortega digs in amidst a long-lasting stalemate

By Salvador Martí / April 9, 2019

Reconstructing democracy and restoring social trust in Nicaragua is going to take significant time and effort. The current climate of political instability, economic crisis and international hostility make it impossible for Daniel Ortega to continue governing. So, what options are there?

Just the Facts

RT en Español’s misleading campaign on Venezuela

February 1, 2019

Just like every major media outlet, RT en Español has closely followed events in Venezuela, but their coverage unsurprisingly sides with the Maduro regime.

Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations

Latin America’s 2018 LGBT year in review

By Javier Corrales / December 31, 2018

An AIDS crisis in Venezuela, the first gay pride parade in Guyana, the rise of Evangelical movements, and an Oscar. These are the top ten LGBT issues from the region this past year.

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

Great Britain and Latin American security issues

By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis / November 1, 2018

Great Britain’s possible “return” to Latin America should be welcome both to the region and the U.S., even if the path remains long and uncertain.

China

Latin America and the emerging ideological struggle of the 21st Century

By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis / June 17, 2018

Despite its claims to the contrary, in advancing its national interest China’s government is remaking the global world order, directly and indirectly. But can the U.S. defend that order?

Climate Change

Latin America and the Caribbean steps up implementation of the Paris Agreement

By Amal-Lee Amin / November 9, 2017

The UN Climate Change talks are underway in Germany where, alongside the negotiations, myriad actors including many Latin Americans are demonstrating how they are implementing the Paris deal.

Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations

Investigative journalism: Latin America’s riskiest business

By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan / August 11, 2017

In the past decade, journalism has become a deadly profession in Latin America. Attacks on freedom of expression aren’t restricted to journalists; human rights and environmental activists have been targets as well.

In the Media

Why Is Latin America the Most Dangerous Region in the World for Women?

By Jimena Galindo / July 28, 2017

On the surface, Latin America may look like an exception to rising gender-based violence and femicide around the world, given the region’s ratification of international conventions to protect women. Yet too many Latin American states are
lagging behind in actually implementing these measures at home

Economics, Trade & Development

South Korea: The other Asian country interested in Latin America

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / July 13, 2017

The potential U.S. leadership vacuum in economic and diplomatic matters may be filled by one-time Trans-Pacific Partnership members, like South Korea. Will it be enough?

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

What does defeat at OAS meeting portend for U.S. influence in the Americas?

By Michael J. Camilleri / June 23, 2017

The defeat of U.S. candidate to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is a troubling sign of declining U.S. leverage and moral authority in the hemisphere, and not just on matters of human rights.