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US Must Take Brazil Seriously

Eric Farnsworth, writing in the prestigious journal National Interest, argues that Brazil’s growing strength merits serious attention from the United States. The visit to Washington by President Dilma Rousseff provides…
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Pope Francis and Liberation Theology

Pope Francis has taken steps to rehabilitate Liberation Theology in the Catholic Church. This story deals with the founder of the theology, Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez of Peru.
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Jews in Argentina after Nisman

Article reviews the reaction of the Jewish community in Argentina to the murder of prosecutor Alberto Nisman. Excerpt: “Nisman’s death has also had a profound effect on Argentina’s Jewish community—the…
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Pope Francis and Cuba

The prospective visit to Cuba in late September by Pope Francis has the potential to open up space for Catholicism. This is especially so because the Pope helped make the…
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Peace Coming to Colombia

The negotiations between the government of Colombian and the FARC have progressed significantly. Author’s assessment: “Though negotiators are walking a dangerous tightrope, the peace process has proven robust so far.…
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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's struggling economy has led to an exodus of young people moving to the US mainland - while wealthy Americans are starting to call San Juan home. As a…
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