Andean Region Archives - Page 9 of 72

Who Gets to Map Latin America’s Natural World?

A Peruvian artist’s ghostly landscapes raise questions about objectivity and authority in documenting the region’s environment.

Alejandro Loayza Grisi’s “Utama” looks at the human side of environmental crisis in the Bolivian highlands.

At his summit on Venezuela, Colombia’s president must demand respect for democracy and the environment, writes a former Venezuelan mayor.

A new book details how mining titan Moritz “Mauricio” Hochschild helped Jews escape the Nazis in Bolivia, only to be scapegoated himself.

Criminal groups from the Balkans are helping turn the country into a major hub for illegal exports.

The disorganization of Peru’s political class could keep the president in office until 2026.

Upcoming primary elections present an opportunity, but don’t guarantee unity—or a connection with voters.

Former officials from both the Trump and Obama administrations argue the U.S. should support Venezuelan elections in 2024.

Petro is facing multiple crises. How will he react?

Trump and Obama National Security Council appointees pitch a new strategy, together.

An overview of the security landscape in the region, including how organized crime is pushing into previously calm countries

Ecuador’s president faces new pressure after losing a referendum, a political analyst says.

This year, plans for major reforms will collide with slower growth and efforts to tame inflation.

Lacking channels to institutional politics, the country’s unrest won’t necessarily lead to wide-reaching change seen elsewhere.

From Urubamba, Peru, Enzo Romero started LAT Bionics to put prostheses within reach for more people.