In this episode, Davis talks to Chris and Ken about logging and culture in Latin America, being the architect of your life, his upcoming book Magdalena: River of Dreams, and more.
An interview with Wade Davis, Canadian anthropologist and ethnobotanist
China
Latin America, Europe and the U.S. must stick together in weathering the COVID-19 storm
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Increased dependence on China by both Latin America and the European Union not only generates vulnerabilities for both regions, but also creates strategic risks for the United States.
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
Latin America: Civil and political rights in the time of a pandemic
By David Lovatón Palacios /
Governments across Latin America have taken exceptional measures to stop the uncontrollable spread of COVID-19. Faced with this, there is a valid fear that these measures could exacerbate abuses of power or increase human rights violations.
Economics, Trade & Development
What the experts are saying about COVID-19’s effects on Latin American economies
With Latin America headed for an unprecedented economic contraction, here are three expert predictions on the effects of COVID-19 on regional economies.
China
Tácticas de desinformación de medios estatales de Rusia y China
By Alessia Noboa & Sofia Mateu-Gelabert /
Con la cantidad de desinformación publicada a la alza resulta urgente entender las distintas tácticas usadas por diferentes medios estatales para poder encontrar mejores soluciones al combate de noticias falsas.
Democracy & Elections
The Nicaragua crisis: Ortega digs in amidst a long-lasting stalemate
By Salvador Martí / MENU
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
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?