Posts About Latin America
Why Latin Americans Don’t Make the Cut
Being a “public intellectual” means something very different in Latin America.
When Governments Become Pirates
When government's high-ranking officials condone these illicit activities, it is hard to imagine what U.S. agencies can do about it.
How Washington Fails Colombia
Washington is wasting a chance to help end the Colombian civil war and bring American hostages home.
Dear Candidate: Latin America Isn’t One Country
Chavez is not the region’s leading actor; Cuba is no more than a tiny Caribbean island close to Miami. We are so much more than you think we are.
Cuba Reels at Chavez's Defeat
Fidel Castro bet his country's future on the Chavez horse - and lost. What now for Cuba?
The Latin Right is Losing, Too....
Venezuela's rejection of Mr. Chavez's "president for life" ambition is encouraging. But as various panelists have noted, he doesn't represent the "Left" any more than does Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The trend in Latin America still seems to me to be a...
Viva The Other Left
I hope this narcissist’s loss will start a domino effect, away from “Che-chic” and toward a solid, modern left.
The Power of One Percent
It's always the one percent that makes the decisive difference: the people beyond the reach of either oil or any well-oiled state machinery.
Chavez Is No Leftist
Chavez is a mix of Fidel Castro and Perón: not a true revolutionary, but the promoter of a nanny-state paid for by the petro-dollar.
And the Winner Is...Democracy!
There’s no such thing as one Latin leftism, but at least the most authoritarian strand has taken a blow.
Chavez Only Needs One ‘Yes’ Vote – America’s
This democracy is disadvantaged as long as the U.S. continues to prop up Chavez by buying his oil.
Time to Redefine “Leftist”
Thank you, Venezuelans, for showing the world that the poor aren’t stupid.
The Left or the Left-Behind?
Chavez isn’t in power because he’s ‘left’ or ‘right.’ He’s in power because he has a strong personality.
The End of Latin Leftism?
Does Hugo Chavez's defeat in Venezuela's constitutional referendum mean the beginning of the end for Latin American leftism? David Responds Fareed Responds...
Mexico: It's Not Iraq, It's the Border
Anti-Americanism in Mexico is probably on the rise, but Mexico's brand is very different from that in other parts of the world. It's causes are also much closer to home -- not U.S. policy in the Middle East, but the U.S.-Mexico border. Immigration reform is the last hurdle in an otherwise increasingly symbiotic relationship.
A Planetary Emergency – And Opportunity
The planet is now facing an emergency that will affect all humankind. But this may provide an opportunity to address our most difficult challenges together. Mitigating the effects of climate change can also mean addressing poverty and creating new ways of life.
More Like Petrocrats than Social-Democrats
Today, many regimes in Latin America regard themselves as leftist and came to power through the ballot box, but their commitment to democracy is doubtful. Hugo Chávez's affectionate relationship with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has less to do with Bush-bashing than with the price of oil, and their peers seem more concerned about guaranteeing reelection than promoting social progress.
There's No One Latin American "Left"
Left vs right is outdated. Latin America is not lashing back against globalization.The continent is struggling with how to combat inequality while maintaining a stable democracy.
Bush and Brazil Talk Ethanol
While President George Bush visits South America this week, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez will personally lead a street demonstration in Buenos Aires against him....
This Can't Last Long
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - China's extraordinary performance and the fast-growing American economy have sustained high commodity prices, benefiting many South American economies despite their political problems.
