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Democracy & Elections

Biden shares foreign policy plans during New York City campaign stop

By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO / July 12, 2019

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.

Venezuela

Deadlocked Venezuela

By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / May 23, 2019

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?

Policymaking

The cost of systemic corruption in Honduras: Migration north

By Patricio Provitina / pprovitina / April 23, 2019

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.

China

In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing

By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer / April 1, 2019

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.

Social Inclusion, Minority Groups & Discrimination

Facts and Consequences

Cutting aid to the Northern Triangle will only create the conditions for more migrants

By William Naylor / wm_naylor / October 24, 2018

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 / im_oner / September 20, 2018

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.

Policymaking

Migrants are the solution, not the problem

By Benjamin Waddell / September 4, 2018

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 & Multilateral Organizations

Why people migrate: A plea for empathy from Nicaragua

By Benjamin Waddell / June 27, 2018

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.

Just the Facts

Three members of Congress introduce bill to reunite separated migrant children with their parents

By William Naylor / wm_naylor / June 21, 2018

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.