Politics of Water
In Mexico City, a Black Market for Life’s Most Basic Commodity
Scarcity is fueling an underground water market – and even theft – in the metropolis.
Politics of Water
Medellín’s Other Success Story: How the City Cleaned Up Its Water
Inside the dramatic turnaround that made Colombia’s second city a model for water management.
Politics of Water
Modern Lima Needs More Water. A Pre-Incan Technology Could Keep Taps On.
To prevent a crisis in the future, Latin America’s largest desert city is looking to the past.
Bolivia
Morales or Mesa? Either Way, Bolivia Faces Tough Questions.
Uncertainty is the only certainty heading into Bolivia’s Oct. 20 presidential election. A rollercoaster campaign has, at different stages, seen both President Evo Morales and his nearest challenger, Carlos Mesa, appear headed for victory. This picture has become even more muddled as election day draws near. But with challenges looming over the economy, the biggest … Read more
Argentina
What Macri’s Exit Would Mean for Latin America’s “Moderate Right”
Argentina’s president was arguably the greatest hope of liberal technocrats in the region.
Foreign Relations
Latin America Already Has a Model to Solve Venezuela
The Larreta Doctrine – not the Rio Treaty – should serve as the region’s framework for collective action.
The Growth Challenge
Argentina: No Plan B, and No Easy Choices
The next government will have to resolve the debt issue while also worrying about the actual economy.
Brasil
Só o agronegócio pode mudar a visão de Bolsonaro sobre a Amazônia
Uma entrevista com a ex-ministra do Meio Ambiente.
Brazil
Only Agribusiness Can Change Bolsonaro’s Mind on Amazon, Marina Silva Says
An interview with Brazil’s environment minister in the 2000s.
Venezuela
How Businesses Can Help Venezuelan Refugees
A new poll sheds light on the needs of a growing refugee community.
Opinion
The Trump and Bolsonaro Time Machine
The two presidents’ penchants for looking to the past have the U.S. and Brazil on the wrong track.
Chile
Can Chile Convince the U.S. to Address Climate Change?
The likely impacts of climate change on security and migration could convince Trump to see the light.
Opinion
How Selling Assets Could Help Revive Brazil’s Economy
A large privatization program already underway could help bridge the gap until reforms help boost growth.
Argentina
The Gen. Z Voices Shaping Argentina’s Election
Social media savvy and outspoken, Argentina’s youngest voters are making Peronism cool again.
China-Latin America 2.0
Latin America Is Not Benefiting from the U.S.-China Trade War
Despite some short-term benefits, trade deviation to the region shouldn’t be expected to last.
