The Stunning Scale of Latin America’s Migration Crisis
The immigration emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border is just the tip of the iceberg.
A Backstage Pass to the Historic US-Cuba Thaw
Ben Rhodes’ “The World as It Is” sheds new light on one of the Obama administration’s signature diplomatic achievements.
Own Goal: How FIFA and Politics Could Cool Latin America’s World Cup Fever
A look at the biggest on- and off-pitch storylines for Latin America’s eight World Cup competitors.
Sadly, Foreign Pressure Won’t Be Enough to Dislodge Maduro
To trigger a transition, the government’s beleaguered opponents will likely need to turn up the pressure.
The Strategy Behind China’s Diplomatic Offensive in Latin America
As its trade spat with the U.S. intensifies, China is strengthening its ties with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Lula’s in Jail. Guess Who’s Still Free?
Car Wash and similar corruption probes need to show the law applies to everyone.
Why Trump Might Just Succeed at the Summit of the Americas
The U.S. president is deeply unpopular in Latin America. But the stars may align just enough for a productive summit in Lima.
Venezuela’s Middle Class Finds an Open Door in Peru
Economic opportunity and welcoming public policy are spurring Venezuelan migration to Peru.
Why Ambassador Feeley’s Resignation Is So Devastating
When the ambassador to Panama resigned his post, U.S. diplomacy lost one of its most talented Latin America hands.
Swiss Banks Also Feeling the Sting of Brazil’s Car Wash Investigation
The opacity of Switzerland’s banking system served the corruption scheme well. Swiss authorities are looking at ways to change that.
The One Big Trend in Latin America’s Coming Elections
“Anybody who tells you they know who will win is misinformed,” a Mexican political analyst recently told me in a debate about next year’s presidential elections. In a scenario where only 2 percent of Mexicans trust political parties and only 4 percent believe the country is on the right track, she said, anything can happen. … Read more
Ideas for a Better Future
What’s the biggest issue facing youth in your country? At a time of increased opportunities — but also challenges — for young people in Latin America, weasked activists, members of Congress, journalistsand everyday people that question. Here are their answers: Clarissa Giron Dominican Republic Delinquency due to a lack of education and work (opportunities). … Read more
Immigrants Are Dying in U.S. Detention Centers. And It Could Get Worse.
Osmar Epifanio González Gadba, 32, hanged himself in March after three months in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in California while awaiting deportation to Nicaragua. Jean Carlos Jiménez-Joseph, 27, from Panama, hanged himself in ICE custody two months later, after 19 days in solitary confinement. The morning of his death, a … Read more
Amid Growing Violence, Brazil Is Weakening Indigenous Rights
Brazil has some of the world’s strongest protections for indigenous rights – on paper. In reality, dozens of indigenous people are killed each year in conflicts over land and resources. Brazil is the most dangerous country in the world for environmental defenders. Even as this violence escalates, the current government is working to weaken these … Read more
Cándido Mezúa
Cándido Mezúa is an Embera from Panama and Secretary General of the Mesoamerican Alliance for Communities and Forests, representing forest communities and indigenous organizations from Mexico to Panama’s border with Colombia.
