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Chile Can’t Wait Longer for a New Constitution
Chileans will likely approve the drafting of a new Constitution. While complicated, the process is set to change the country for the better.
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Election Overdose: Chile’s Constitution Debate Is a Recipe for Trouble
Chile may end up producing a new constitution that promises far too much.
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AQ Podcast: Argentina’s Post-COVID Consensus Is Unraveling
For much of the country, hopes for political consensus increasingly seem like wishful thinking.
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A corajosa luta de Luiza Trajano contra a violência doméstica
Uma das maiores redes varejistas do Brasil implementou um audacioso programa para apoiar tanto a equipe como consumidores.
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Luiza Trajano’s Courageous Efforts to Fight Domestic Violence
One of Brazil’s largest retailers has launched an audacious program to help victims – both customers and employees.
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Why a Trump Defeat Would Be a Disaster for Bolsonaro
A Biden victory would rob the Brazilian president of key political advantages that go far beyond an amicable relationship with President Trump.
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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.
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Coming Next to Latin America: Even More Political Fragmentation
Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.
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Why a Human Rights Icon Needs Its Independence
This is not the time to weaken the IACHR.
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Rio’s Beaches Are Proof: Bolsonaro Is Winning the Narrative on COVID-19
Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.
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The Backlash Against Brazil’s Politicized Military
A proposal prohibiting active-duty personnel from government positions has found some support among the armed forces.
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Latin American Congresses Could Become Irrelevant – Unless They Adapt
The pandemic is exposing how legislative powers in the region are outdated and poorly prepared for the 21st century.
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AQ Podcast: Finding Nuance in Brazil’s Crisis
Arminio Fraga joins the podcast for a deep dive on Brazil’s economy and health care system.
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The Flawed Legal Battle to Save Brazil’s Indigenous from COVID-19
A Supreme Court decision sounds encouraging on the surface – but will likely fail to protect indigenous peoples in practice.
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Argentina Needs Judicial Reform. Don’t Let Partisanship Get in the Way.
Criticism over the circumstances of the government’s proposed reform could drown out more important questions about the reform itself.