Is Regional Cooperation Dead in Latin America?
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With Latin America politically fragmented and convulsed, intra-regional dialogue is getting more difficult.
Foreign Relations
Making Sense of Bolsonaro’s Foreign Policy at Year One
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Culture wars – not free markets – have been the driving force behind Brazil’s new diplomacy. That could change in 2020.
Latin America’s Other Election: The Next IDB President
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The Inter-American Development Bank plays a vital role in the region. The process for picking its president should be more transparent.
AMLO’s Foreign Policy Moment
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Evo Morales’ exile shows how Mexico could – still – play a leadership role in the region.
Why the UN Human Rights Council Still Matters — Even With Venezuela
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Human rights abusers’ efforts to gain seats on the UN body prove its relevance.
In Spite of Bolsonaro, China Quietly Deepens its Influence in Brazil
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Xi Jinping’s visit to Brasília caps a highly successful effort of damage control.
Latin America Already Has a Model to Solve Venezuela
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The Larreta Doctrine – not the Rio Treaty – should serve as the region’s framework for collective action.
Why Colombia’s President Should Change Course on Venezuela
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Iván Duque still has room to lead on the Venezuelan crisis. But political pressures and alignment with the U.S. will make a course correction difficult.
Five Ways Spain Can Lead on Venezuela
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Recent developments suggest Spain’s reluctant role in Venezuela’s crisis could be changing.
Venezuela’s Crisis Calls for Carrots, Not Sticks
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U.S. military intervention would be unwelcome and counterproductive. Here’s an alternative with a better chance of success.
Where Will Maduro End Up? A Ranking
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A look at where Maduro might go if a transition happens in Venezuela.
The Problem With Defending Democracy in Venezuela, But Not Cuba
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Maduro can learn from Cuba that if he hangs on a few months, regional leaders will forget about restoring democracy in Venezuela.
South America’s Prosur: The Answer to a Question Nobody Asked
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A new regional body proposed by Colombia and Chile faces difficult prospects.
Is Now the Time for the World Bank to Break With Tradition?
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Latin America had a contender in the last race to run the bank. José Antonio Ocampo might run again.
Como Entender la Solitaria Posición de México Frente a Venezuela
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AMLO no ha respondido a la crisis venezolana como muchos esperaban. ¿Por qué?
