Elections 2018
The Looming Military Coup in Brazil?
Win or lose, Jair Bolsonaro’s rise poses a threat to Brazil’s young democracy.
Venezuela
Luis Almagro: Venezuela Can’t Become Another Rwanda
In an exclusive interview, the head of the Organization of American States outlines why a regional response to Venezuela is more urgent than ever.
Guatemala
5 Ways the Guatemalan Government Is Trying to Dismantle CICIG
Three years ago, Guatemala surprised the world when the Public Ministry (MP) and a U.N.-backed anti-corruption body – the International Commission Against Impunity (CICIG) – uncovered a nationwide graft scheme that reached all the way up to the then-president, Otto Pérez Molina, landing him and a dozen others in prison. It was the biggest splash … Read more
Mexico
AMLO Update: Undoing Education Reform
López Obrador’s legislative majority all but ensures the demise of his predecessor’s education reform. What will replace it?
Podcast
Podcast: Why Trump Should Support Guatemala’s Corruption Fight
Professor and columnist Anita Isaacs discusses why backing CICIG is in the U.S.’ interests on this episode of “Deep South.”
Peru
In Peru, an Accidental President Moves Against Corruption
President Martín Vizcarra’s decisive push for an anti-corruption referendum has taken many by surprise.
Podcast
Podcast: Can Anyone Fix Brazil’s Economy?
Economist Monica de Bolle discusses the prospects of a fiscal turnaround under Brazil’s next president on this episode of “Deep South.”
Guatemala
Is Guatemalan Democracy Under Attack?
The president’s move against a corruption fighter risks throwing the country into a constitutional crisis.
Argentina
In Argentina, a Historic G20 Meeting Looks to Set a Global Education Agenda
In a first for the G20 in its nearly two-decade history, education ministers from G20 member countries will meet in Mendoza on Wednesday to discuss global education trends and policy challenges. The fact that education ministers will have a seat at the table under Argentina’s G20 presidency is an overdue recognition that education is inseparable … Read more
Transparency & Corruption
Here’s How to Exit Latin America’s Maze of Corruption
It’s not just the big scandals that matter. Many governments are already attacking red tape to try to clean things up.
Mexico
AMLO Update: Why He’s Happy About NAFTA
Progress on the trade agreement is good news for Mexico’s president-elect.
Podcast
Podcast: Brazil’s Election: Why Aren’t There Better Choices?
Subscribe to “Deep South” on iTunes and Soundcloud The question of how to reduce violence will play a central role in Brazil’s October presidential election. Will voters opt for mano dura, in the form of retired Army captain Jair Bolsonaro, or will they choose a more comprehensive approach to fighting crime? In this episode of “Deep South,” Ilona Szabo, the … Read more
Venezuela
How to Address Venezuela’s Refugee Crisis
Venezuela’s exodus requires a coordinated regional response.
Mexico
AMLO Update: NAFTA Tensions
Whether a deal is coming or not, concerns remain over López Obrador’s “Mexico first” energy policy.
