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Guatemala’s Elects President

Orlando Perez analyzes prospects for democratic change in Guatemala, a country deeply affected by violence and corruption. Former comedian Jimmy Morales faces great challenges as the new president. Morales has…
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Poverty Down/Violence Up

Crime, Poverty has been significantly reduced in Latin America since 2000. But violence persists, due to persistent inequality, youth unemployment, “aspirational crime,” drug trafficking, and continued weak security and justice…
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What Went Wrong

The economic downturn in Latin America can be blamed mostly on China slowing down. Declining commodity prices have reduced exports and investment. If Brazil and Venezuela are subtracted from the…
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High Cost of Crime

The Inter-American Development estimates that crime costs 3% of GDP. Countries included in study: Chile, Costa, Rica, Honduras, Paraguay, Uruguay.
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Warning Signs for Latin America

Despite good economic performance and the reduction of poverty in recent years, dangerous times lie ahead in Latin America because of slow growth.
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Painting Pigs in Cuba

Despite the warming of relations between the US and Cuba people are still rounded up because of public criticism of the Cuban government. Does this case help the process of…
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China Stumbles in Latin America

The highly touted Chinese economic penetration of Latin America via grandiose construction schemes faces some stark realities. These include political opposition, environmental considerations, as well as growing wariness about China.
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Ecuador’s Political Eruption

The populist government of Rafael Correa faces increasing opposition because of its increasing dictatorial ways. Former journalist who was fired describes the situation.
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On the Agenda: Cuba

Restoring full diplomatic relations with Cuba will require addressing a number of questions. Among them are Guantanamo, compensation for property, ending the embargo, appointing an ambassador, cooperation on counternarcotics, and…
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Jimmy Carter

Former president of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, comments on President carter’s affection for Latin America.
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