On July 11th, presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden shared his foreign policy plans, geared toward restoring the American democratic vision and its future in the 21st century. Latin America was mentioned, but barely.
Biden shares foreign policy plans during New York City campaign stop
By Victoria Gaytan /
Venezuela
Deadlocked Venezuela
By Andrés Cañizález /
Juan Guaidó’s swearing in as interim president on January 23, 2019 and his recognition by more than 50 countries as Venezuela’s legitimate president has consolidated him as the leader of the opposition. But real power remains elusive for the young leader. What must happen to finally trigger change in Venezuela?
Central America
The cost of systemic corruption in Honduras: Migration north
By Patricio Provitina /
To address the socio-economic and security conditions driving transnational migration, Honduras will first have to solve the systemic corruption and democratic governance challenges plaguing the country.
Asia & Latin America
In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing
By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer /
The abrupt removal of U.S. funds will exacerbate a decline in positive perceptions of the United States and open up an opportunity for Sino-Latin American relations.
Human Rights & Social Inclusion
Immigrants are the heartbeat of America
By Benjamin Waddell /
We need a system that recognizes the important contribution of immigrants to U.S. culture, politics, and, in particular, the economy.
U.S.-Latin America Relations
Cutting aid to the Northern Triangle will only create the conditions for more migrants
By William Naylor /
Cutting aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador would be counter-productive to U.S. interests, but maybe that’s what President Trump wants.
Venezuela
Latin America is facing its worst refugee crisis in its history. Will it repeat the EU’s mistakes regarding Syrian refugees?
By Imdat Oner /
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Host countries should come to terms with the possibility that many displaced Venezuelans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Long-term economic and social integration should be the strategy.
Economics, Trade & Development
Migrants are the solution, not the problem
By Benjamin Waddell /
Over the years I’ve talked with hundreds of immigrants, and across all these conversations, one common thread stands out: migrants are risk takers.
Human Rights & Social Inclusion
Why people migrate: A plea for empathy from Nicaragua
By Benjamin Waddell /
The thousands of brave souls currently leaving Nicaragua are not doing so because they want to. Whether due to political persecution or out of economic necessity, they are fleeing for their lives.
Democracy & Elections
Three members of Congress introduce bill to reunite separated migrant children with their parents
By William Naylor /
The act, introduced by three prominent voices for Latin America in Congress, demands State reunify the 2,342 migrant children separated from their parents. It also addresses the root causes of the flow.