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?
The Nicaragua crisis: Ortega digs in amidst a long-lasting stalemate
By Salvador Martí /
Just the Facts
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.
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
Latin America’s 2018 LGBT year in review
By Javier Corrales /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 / MENU
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 /
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 /
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 /
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.
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