Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Brazil

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Making Sense of Bolsonaro’s Foreign Policy at Year One

Culture wars – not free markets – have been the driving force behind Brazil’s new diplomacy. That could change in 2020. 

Opinion

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Why We Protest, In Case You Were Wondering

Latin America’s protest movements look different from the inside. 

Special Series

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Odebrecht: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s

The “largest foreign bribery case in history” continues to shake the region.

Special Series

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Colombia’s Peace Deal: Latin America’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s

An imperfect peace process edges forward, despite road blocks.

Latin America's Armed Forces

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“É Complicado”: O relacionamento entre Bolsonaro e os militares

As Forças Armadas ainda têm papel-chave no governo Bolsonaro. Mas, após uma onda de demissões e brigas, alguns dizem que a relação passa por dificuldades.

Special Series

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AMLO’s Election: Latin America’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s

Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s persistence paid off, but his predecessors’ incompetence delivered the prize.  

Latin America's Armed Forces

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“It’s Complicated”: Inside Bolsonaro’s Relationship with Brazil’s Military

Brazil’s military still plays a major role in Bolsonaro’s government. But after a wave of firings and public disputes, some say the relationship is in trouble.

Latin America's Armed Forces

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Wiretaps and Conspiracies: An Inside Look at Venezuela’s Military

A lieutenant colonel in exile speaks out about the fear and corruption in Maduro’s barracks. 

Latin America's Armed Forces

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U.S. Military Southcom Chief: “Let’s Get to Work”

Common threats – and opportunities – call for greater collaboration, writes the commander of U.S. Southern Command.

Latin America's Armed Forces

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How Chávez Broke Venezuela’s Military

The transformation of the armed forces has direct implications for the country’s crisis— and a possible transition.

Latin America's Armed Forces

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After Chile, It’s Clear Militaries Evolved Less Than We Thought

A wave of abuses suggests some soldiers never really adapted to democracy. 

Latin America's Armed Forces

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Why It’s Essential to Have More Women in Latin America’s Militaries

An interview with a UN peacekeeping veteran who says combat units are far more effective with a strong female presence .

Latin America's Armed Forces

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Susan Segal: Amid Unrest, Democracy Remains the Answer for Latin America

Lessons from three decades observing the region’s militaries.

Special Series

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Goodbye, Chávez: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s

A leftist icon dies, a country collapses.

Chile

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How Chile Can Avoid Brazil’s Fate

Chile’s challenges are more than skin deep. As things stand, the political establishment will be hard-pressed to face them. 

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