Across the world, corruption in politics seems inevitable. The notion that we could do something to change this seems almost like a utopian dream. Any attempt to adapt political and social systems to make them more accountable to the public … Continue reading
Tag: Latin America
The Push for Increased Intraregional Trade in Latin America
Latin American economies are stalling. Shannon O’Neil, an economic policy expert at the Council on Foreign Relations, reported that over the last 30 years, Latin American economies have become less diverse regarding what they produce. The region’s industries export goods … Continue reading
A Solution to Haiti’s Gang Violence Crisis: The Promise and Peril of Foreign Intervention
A proposed solution to Haiti’s armed gang crisis is underway, but how effective will foreign intervention be? Countries such as Kenya and the United States are stepping up to help Haiti crackdown on the armed groups that have taken control … Continue reading
El Niño is increasing in intensity: what this means for populations in Peru
When visiting Latin America, particularly Peru, some of the most well-known and sought-after tourist attractions are set against a background of nature. With the Amazon forest and the Andes mountains occupying a large part of the region, climate change has … Continue reading
Javier Milei, Far-Right Outsider, Wins Elections amid Argentinian Economic Crisis
Preceding his landslide victory in this November’s Argentinian presidential elections, Javier Milei promised drastic reforms, with his symbolic cutting of state spending being primary to his campaign. Dollarizing the economy was a central pledge, which the self-styled archo-capitalist presented as … Continue reading
The Green Wave Movement in Latin America in Support of Abortion Rights and Reproductive Justice
On June 24th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 4-5 to overturn Roe v. Wade, a case that guaranteed the right to abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy. The decision had devastating impacts, with almost half of the … Continue reading
Venezuela: On the Verge of a Political Transformation After Recent Primary Elections?
On October 22, 2023, opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado won Venezuela’s primary elections. This event may indicate a shift towards free and fair elections for the presidential run scheduled in 2024 after years of economic crisis and authoritarian rule in … Continue reading
Socialism of the 21st Century: The Resurgence of the Pink Tide in Latin America
At the turn of the century, a political phenomenon known as the Pink Tide occurred in numerous countries across Latin America. It signified a shift from the previously dominant neoliberal and Washington-oriented parties towards a more left-wing form of leadership. … Continue reading
The Questionable Effectiveness of US Development Aid in Latin America
A brief summary of US aid in Central and Andean South America would be the pursuit of self-interest, wrapped in outwardly humanitarian intent.
Love is Now Law: How the Cuban Revolution was Finally Extended to Everyone
This September, in a historic societal and political shift, Cubans overwhelmingly voted to ratify arguably the most progressive family code in the world.