What Options Are Left in Venezuela?
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Despite sanctions and international pressure, Venezuela’s crisis shows no sign of abating. Here are three ways things might change.
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Fujimorismo’s Sudden Collapse Shakes Peru’s Politics
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The consequences of the Fujimori family’s rapid decline have yet to be fully felt.
Podcast: José Ugaz on Peru’s Anti-Corruption Wave and the Fate of Fujimorismo
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On this episode of “Deep South,” prominent Peruvian jurist José Ugaz discusses President Martín Vizcarra’s anti-corruption push and whether it will succeed.
A Gang Member’s Quest for Peace, and Urban Renewal, in Cali
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A young man from Cali, Colombia, goes from gang member to community leader and peacemaker.
AQ Top 5 Urban Visionaries: Jhony Fernando Fernández
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A young man from Cali, Colombia, goes from gang member to community leader and peacemaker.
Film Review: Pájaros de Verano
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The drug trade tempts a young Colombian couple to abandon tradition in this follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Embrace of the Serpent.
Luis Almagro: Venezuela Can’t Become Another Rwanda
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In an exclusive interview, the head of the Organization of American States outlines why a regional response to Venezuela is more urgent than ever.
In Peru, an Accidental President Moves Against Corruption
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President Martín Vizcarra’s decisive push for an anti-corruption referendum has taken many by surprise.
La dictadura de Maduro es una amenaza para América Latina
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Un ex-alcalde exiliado pide mayor compromiso internacional en Venezuela.
How Venezuela’s Maduro Threatens Latin America
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In the wake of the Aug. 4 drone explosion, an exiled former mayor calls for more international engagement in Venezuela.
Ecuador’s Indigenous Activists Are Under Attack. Will the Government Protect Them?
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President Lenín Moreno should make protecting indigenous groups a priority, says Amnesty International’s Americas director.
Call Now to Save Your Life: A Colombian Experiment in Homicide Prevention
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An innovative new program identifies potential murder victims — and whisks them away before it’s too late.
Who’s Left to Oppose Venezuela’s Maduro?
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Threats to Nicolás Maduro’s hold on power look more likely to come from within chavismo than from without.
How Venezuela’s Opposition Is Trying to Save PDVSA
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A National Assembly-proposed bankruptcy law shows the depths of the challenges PDVSA faces.
