Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Mexico

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AMLO Update: Undoing Education Reform

López Obrador’s legislative majority all but ensures the demise of his predecessor’s education reform. What will replace it?

Podcast

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Podcast: Why Trump Should Support Guatemala’s Corruption Fight

Professor and columnist Anita Isaacs discusses why backing CICIG is in the U.S.’ interests on this episode of “Deep South.”

Peru

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In Peru, an Accidental President Moves Against Corruption

President Martín Vizcarra’s decisive push for an anti-corruption referendum has taken many by surprise.

Mexico

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AMLO Update: Morena Takes Control

López Obrador’s congressional majority just got bigger.   

Podcast

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Podcast: Can Anyone Fix Brazil’s Economy?

Economist Monica de Bolle discusses the prospects of a fiscal turnaround under Brazil’s next president on this episode of “Deep South.”

Guatemala

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Is Guatemalan Democracy Under Attack?

The president’s move against a corruption fighter risks throwing the country into a constitutional crisis.  

Argentina

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In Argentina, a Historic G20 Meeting Looks to Set a Global Education Agenda

In a first for the G20 in its nearly two-decade history, education ministers from G20 member countries will meet in Mendoza on Wednesday to discuss global education trends and policy challenges. The fact that education ministers will have a seat at the table under Argentina’s G20 presidency is an overdue recognition that education is inseparable … Read more

Transparency & Corruption

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Here’s How to Exit Latin America’s Maze of Corruption

It’s not just the big scandals that matter. Many governments are already attacking red tape to try to clean things up.

Mexico

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AMLO Update: Why He’s Happy About NAFTA

Progress on the trade agreement is good news for Mexico’s president-elect.  

Podcast

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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

Venezuela

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How to Address Venezuela’s Refugee Crisis

Venezuela’s exodus requires a coordinated regional response. 

Mexico

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AMLO Update: NAFTA Tensions

Whether a deal is coming or not, concerns remain over López Obrador’s “Mexico first” energy policy.  

Transparency & Corruption

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Five Things to Know About Colombia’s Aug. 26 Anti-Corruption Vote

A referendum on Sunday could mark a turning point in Colombia’s fight against graft. 

Brazil

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Brazil’s Crisis, in Two Sentences or Less

Mission impossible? AQ’s editor-in-chief gives it a try. 

Elections 2018

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The Real Iván Duque

A personal look at Colombia’s new president – and whether the country can finally leave a troubled past behind.

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