How AMLO’s Airport Decision Signals a Return to Mexico’s Past
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The end of Mexico City’s airport project reveals much about how AMLO will govern, writes the chairman of Mexico’s Council on Foreign Relations.
Democracy & Elections
Why Sérgio Moro Took the Job – and Changed Car Wash Forever
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Brazil’s crusading judge looks again to 1990s Italy, and gambles the legacy of the anti-corruption movement.
Podcast: Debating Bolsonaro’s Risks to Democracy
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The Eurasia Group’s Chris Garman discusses the consequences of Brazil’s Oct. 28 presidential vote on this episode of “Deep South.”
What to Expect from Jair Bolsonaro
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A comprehensive survey of what the former army captain’s government might look like, if he wins on Oct 28.
Meet the New Brazil. A Lot Like the Old Brazil.
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History helps explain Jair Bolsonaro’s surge to the cusp of the presidency, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Moderate Peronists See Chance to Beat Macri in 2019
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Argentina’s president is struggling with an economic crisis, and his predecessor is implicated in a huge corruption case. Is there room for another challenger?
Brazil 2018: The Case for Fernando Haddad
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If elected, Fernando Haddad has a chance to improve Brazil’s fortunes. But the odds will still be stacked against him.
The Looming Military Coup in Brazil?
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Win or lose, Jair Bolsonaro’s rise poses a threat to Brazil’s young democracy.
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
Podcast: Why Trump Should Support Guatemala’s Corruption Fight
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Professor and columnist Anita Isaacs discusses why backing CICIG is in the U.S.’ interests on this episode of “Deep South.”
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
The Real Iván Duque
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A personal look at Colombia’s new president – and whether the country can finally leave a troubled past behind.
Podcast: What’s Next After Argentina’s “Notebook Scandal”?
Subscribe to “Deep South” on iTunes and Soundcloud Are Juan Centeno’s journals evidence for a new Argentinian Lava Jato? This former military officer and government driver’s personal records have shaken the country, resulting in the arrest of prominent businessmen and former government officials. Both of the former Kirchner administrations are now under scrutiny and this case will surely … Read more
La dictadura de Maduro es una amenaza para América Latina
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Un ex-alcalde exiliado pide mayor compromiso internacional en Venezuela.
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