Voices from the New Generation

Voices from the New Generation

Features: Winter 2010

Departments

Voices from the New Generation

Features: Winter 2010

Departments

by Adrián Pérez (Argentina)

by Julio Rank Wright (El Salvador)

by Sebastián Mendoza Garrido (Panama)

by Tom Perriello (United States)

by Claudia Cadelo de Nevi (Cuba)

The Civilian Defenders

by Red de Seguridad y Defensa de América Latina (Regional)

AQ Upfront

Fresh Look Reviews

by Paulo Rogério (Brazil)

by Adrián Pérez (Argentina)

by Julio Rank Wright (El Salvador)

by Sebastián Mendoza Garrido (Panama)

by Tom Perriello (United States)

by Paula Moreno Zapata (Colombia)

by Claudia Cadelo de Nevi (Cuba)

by Aníbal Gálvez Rivas and Ricardo Aaron Verona Badajoz (Peru)

by Red de Seguridad y Defensa de América Latina (Regional)

by Diego Valenzuela (Chile)

by Felix Maradiaga Blandón (Nicaragua)

Chilean Earthquake: How to Help:

March 1, 2010

Winter 2010

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Chilean Earthquake: How to Help:

March 1, 2010

Winter 2010

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March 15, 2010

Uribe-Aligned Parties Dominate Colombian Elections

Reports out of Colombia following yesterday’s legislative elections indicate that, as was expected, conservative coalition parties aligned with President Álvaro Uribe will likely maintain their majorities in both houses of congress.

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake devestated parts of Chile on February 27. Lean how to text donations toward the recovery.

They represent our future. What are they thinking?

The Digital Integrator

by Paulo Rogério (Brazil)
"If we are able to influence public opinion through media outlets we will be able to overcome the black community's traditional lack of political voice."
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What's New

March 12, 2010
Assistant Secretary of State Arturo Valenzuela to Blog for AQ
AQ will be featuring in days to come an exclusive blog post by Assistant Secretary of State Arturo Valenzuela, which will follow-up on his recent briefing to the House Foreign Affairs Committee about U.S. relationships in the Americas.
March 3, 2010
March 8, 2010: Border Angels, Border Realities and Immigration Today
The New School offers a talk with Enrique Morones of Border Angels.
March 2, 2010
AQ Authors Interviewed on NY1
AQ contributors speak on strengthening democratic governments, social activism and new challenges to human rights in Latin America.
March 1, 2010
How to Help Chile's Earthquake Recovery
Learn how you can donate to help Chileans in the aftermath of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake.
February 22, 2010
Americas Quarterly Winter Issue Launch: Voices from the New Generation
Watch the video of the Americas Quarterly Winter Launch with participants from around the hemisphere.

"We have an opportunity to create a different Argentina, in which democracy is not merely an abstract concept, but a concrete option."
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"As long as young political leaders committed to the ideals of democracy, freedom and equal access to opportunities remain on the sidelines, we'll never progress."
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"With innovation, developing countries can find new ways to compete. But getting there requires improving citizens' access to information."
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"We came to Washington not to see how long we could stay, but to see if we could succeed where previous generations had failed."
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The Unifier
by Paula Moreno Zapata (Colombia)
"My personal, family and community experience with discrimination taught me that we cannot repeat history."
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"There are some young people who call themselves revolutionaries, but they do it in contrast to the Cuban revolution, which they claim is no longer revolutionary but instead simply represents the status quo."

The Volunteers
by Aníbal Gálvez Rivas and Ricardo Aaron Verona Badajoz (Peru)
"Young people's interest in advancing social change arises out of volunteer action, not political militancy."

“The lack of participation in defense and security discussions by today’s students reflects the prejudices of their upbringing.”

The Meritocrat
by Diego Valenzuela (Chile)
"Quality education is the basis of a society with real opportunities."
The Returned Exile
by Felix Maradiaga Blandón (Nicaragua)
"Many of Nicaragua's more talented and better educated youth are avoiding political parties."

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The Andean Arms Race by Naomi Mapstone / Capitalism Meets Common Prosperity by David Barton Bray / Gay in the Americas by Mitchell A. Seligson and Daniel E. Moreno Morales / Sins of My Father by Nicolás and Lucas Entel

Panorama
Venezuelan film - La Hora Cero; Brazil's eco-friendly sandals; Travel tips in Granada, Nicaragua; A Latino cultural landmark reopens; and more.
AQ Interview
Diego Luna on documenting Mexico's human rights abuses.
Policy Updates
Latin America's airline industry; Crimes against migrants
Dipatches from the Field
Medellín: Colombia's second-largest city is on a rocky road to recovery.

Joshua Goodman examines Kissinger-era U.S.-Brazil relations; John Echeverri-Gent on policy reform in the public utility sector; Carlos Yescas on Oaxaca migrants in California.

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Young political and business entrepreneurs from 17 countries share their vision for the hemisphere in this special issue of AQ. Click on an image to learn more about each author.