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Latin America Is Avoiding the Obvious Need for Reform. Why?

A fear of protests and a lack of external pressure have frozen political leaders so far.

Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.

Despite investment in “tele-schools,” poor planning and a lack of program continuity have left rural communities with few ways to connect.

A Supreme Court decision sounds encouraging on the surface – but will likely fail to protect indigenous peoples in practice.

COVID-19 has already led to profound changes — many are here to stay.

Latin America’s largest economy entered the pandemic before it could heal from its worst recession in decades.

Obrigados pela pandemia a cancelar a tradicional cerimônia do Kuarup, povos pedem para não serem esquecidos.

A leader from the Kuikuro people of Upper Xingu describes how they are fighting the pandemic — on their own.

Despite Guayaquil’s healing, the country is still struggling. The private sector can help.

A series of authoritarian moves have drawn a muted public response – and not just because of the coronavirus.

“We are in a very difficult moment fighting for the future of our industry.”

The economy was shrinking long before the virus arrived.

Rapid deployment of renewables could help the region avoid another lost decade.