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.
Foreign Relations
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?
How to Understand Mexico’s Lonely Stance on Venezuela
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AMLO hasn’t responded to the Venezuelan crisis in the way many expected. Here’s one reason why.
Amid Nationalist Wave, Brazilian Diplomats Look Back on the Art of Foreign Policy
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A new book reflects on a mosaic of diplomatic strategies from Latin America and beyond, edited by Benoni Belli and Filipe Nasser.
Joe Biden: The Western Hemisphere Needs U.S. Leadership
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Pulling back from Latin America will lead to gains in the region for Russia, China and others, warns the former vice president.
China’s Venezuela Policy Is Losing Popularity – in China
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Amid hyperinflation and declining oil production, skepticism surrounds China’s bet on Venezuela.
Brazil’s Anti-Globalist Foreign Minister Won’t Get Everything He Wants
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Ernesto Araújo’s appointment is a victory for the pro-Trump faction in Bolsonaro’s government. But he’ll face powerful internal enemies.
Temer’s Final BRICS Summit Is a Golden Opportunity for Brazil
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Geopolitical divisions in the West could give Brazil and its partners a chance to increase their influence.
A Puzzle Awaits Colombia’s Next President – and Washington
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Soaring coca cultivation and a troubled peace deal will demand attention, but most voters are worried about other priorities.
Sadly, Foreign Pressure Won’t Be Enough to Dislodge Maduro
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To trigger a transition, the government’s beleaguered opponents will likely need to turn up the pressure.
As Tensions Mount, Brazil Hedges Its Bets on Russia and the West
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While the U.S. and others expel diplomats, Brazil’s decision not to criticize Russia reveals its uncertain position in the changing global order.
From Rio to Bangui: Brazil’s Armed Forces Face Toughest Challenge Yet
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While all eyes are on the military intervention in Rio, Brazil’s generals are preparing for one of the world’s most complex peacekeeping missions.
Brazil’s Foreign Policy Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Hibernating.
The government of Michel Temer has dealt Brazilian foreign policy a body blow. Not only has the president traveled abroad less than any of his predecessors since Itamar Franco in the 1990s, but, more importantly, Brazil nowadays contributes remarkably little to dealing with urgent regional challenges. These include the crisis in Venezuela, transnational crime, China’s … Read more
What Trump’s “America First” Means for Latin America
Smart great powers ensure their safety by befriending smaller neighboring countries. China is engaged in a high-profile charm offensive to overcome long-standing animosities and draw its Southeast Asian neighbors into its orbit, through trade agreements and massive infrastructure projects. The Russia of Vladimir Putin is working hard to regain influence in territories of the former … Read more
Luisa Ortega Díaz: The Venezuelan Opposition’s Unlikely Ally
Few question whether Venezuela’s former Attorney General Luisa Ortega Díaz is a true chavista. As Venezuela’s top law enforcement officer for nearly a decade, she followed the government line to the letter, including in the prosecution of demonstrators arrested in a wave of protests against President Nicolás Maduro in 2014. That is, until recently. In … Read more
