Back to the 1960s? Education May Be Latin America’s Most Lasting Scar from COVID-19
The growing educational gap will cause devastating damage to inequality – and economic growth – for years to come unless we take the warning signs seriously.
Argentine TV’s New Normal
The pandemic is forcing the country’s film and television industry to get (even more) creative.
Se atrevió a postularse: La improbable historia de Prudencia Ayala
Dos décadas antes de que las mujeres salvadoreñas pudieran votar, Prudencia Ayala se convirtió en la primera mujer que se presentó como candidata presidencial en América Latina.
She Dared to Run: The Unlikely Story of Prudencia Ayala
Two decades before fellow Salvadoran women could vote, Prudencia Ayala became the first woman to run for president in Latin America.
When Do Quotas in Politics Work? Latin America Offers Lessons.
The region shows that if done right, quotas can dramatically boost women’s numbers in Congress and beyond.
How to Transform Childcare in Latin America
The examples of Chile and Colombia can help others in the region, but don’t expect one-size-fits-all solutions.
Don’t Expect Miracles From the Multilaterals
Latin American and Caribbean economies need help, but organizations like the IDB are also stretched thin.
After the Default: Argentina’s Unsustainable “20/80” Economy
Too many Argentines are left outside the most productive sectors of the economy, a leading economist writes.
Despite Troubles, Brazil’s SUS Health System Can Be a Model for Latin America
COVID-19 has been a disaster, but Brazil shows a public health care system on a large scale is possible – and effective.
Yes, Really: It’s Time to Revive Hemispheric Trade Talks
The demands of rebuilding regional economies may leave little alternative to a hemispheric trade deal.
The Cost of Delayed Votes in Chile, Bolivia and Beyond
The pandemic has postponed voting in a region where support for democracy was already on the decline.
Latin America Is Losing Capacity to Fight Corruption at a Critical Time
The new CCC Index shows an anti-corruption wave receding as COVID-19 hits the region.
Now Is the Time for Latin America’s Renewable Energy Boom
Rapid deployment of renewables could help the region avoid another lost decade.
Log On, or Drop Out: How COVID-19 Is Pushing Students Further Apart
The pandemic may encourage Latin America to modernize its education systems. But reliance on technology could backfire in the short term.
Latin America’s Plans to Tax the Rich
Across the region, progressive tax reforms are gaining traction thanks to the pandemic.