Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Brazil

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Bolsonaro’s Evangelical Support Is Falling. Why?

After 100 days in office, the president’s halo seems to be cracking in the eyes of some of his most loyal followers.   

México

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El potencial de México como sede de la NBA

La NBA es cada vez más una marca global, pero solo hay un lugar donde la expansión internacional tiene sentido. 

Culture

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Two Spies in Caracas: Venezuela’s Collapse, in Truth and Fiction

Venezuelan columnist Moisés Naím’s first novel is both a fast-moving thriller and a warning about growing populist pressures. 

The Growth Challenge

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Latin America’s Decade-Long Hangover

The 2010s started so well. What happened?

Culture

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The Case for an NBA Team in Mexico

The NBA is increasingly a global brand. But there’s only one place where international expansion really makes sense. 

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La larga resaca de América Latina

Los 2010 fueron dolorosos. ¿Qué pasó?

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A longa ressaca da América Latina

Os anos 2010s foram dolorosos. O que aconteceu?

Mexico

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AMLO’s Risky Bet on the Military

Mexico’s president is relying heavily on the armed forces to stop crime and violence, but his approach could backfire. 

Anti-Corruption Watch

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Lava Jato’s Biggest Failure

Despite popular support for anti-corruption efforts, Brazil hasn’t sufficiently attacked the underlying causes of graft. Why? 

Anti-Corruption Watch

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Colombia’s Inspector General: “Corruption Is the New Cartel”

Fernando Carrillo discusses how to improve international cooperation in the fight against corruption in this interview with AQ. 

Venezuela

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To Defeat Maduro’s Regime, Treat It Like a Crime Syndicate

Traditional mafia-busting tactics could help solve the crisis in Venezuela.

Venezuela

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How to Stop Venezuela’s Hyperinflation? Brazil Offers an Idea.

The 1994 “Real Plan” stopped 2,500% inflation, thanks to an ingenious tool that Maduro’s eventual successors may want to replicate.

Argentina

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Can Cristina Kirchner Win? 3 Questions About Her Future.

The former president’s legal troubles are one potential obstacle to a comeback. Plus, she might not even run.

Mexico

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AMLO’s Energy Policy: A Bygone Era

Plans for a new oil refinery miss an opportunity to modernize Mexican energy policy.  

Colombia

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The Risks and Rewards of Duque’s Peace Deal Dispute

Colombia’s president has revived a polarizing debate over peace with the FARC. 

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