Podcast: Ricardo Ávila on Colombia’s Presidential Election
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On this edition of “Deep South,” the editor-in-chief of Portafolio explains why Colombia’s next president will face challenges other than the peace deal.
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The Solution to Venezuela Runs Through Cuba
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The Trump administration should take a tougher line with Havana if it wants to ease Venezuelans’ suffering.
Five Takeaways from Colombia’s May 27 Presidential Election
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Sunday’s first-round presidential vote reveals significant shifts in Colombia’s political landscape.
A Puzzle Awaits Colombia’s Next President – and Washington
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Soaring coca cultivation and a troubled peace deal will demand attention, but most voters are worried about other priorities.
As Others Snub Bolivia’s Lithium, Will Morales’ Gamble on Germany Pay Off?
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Ahead of next year’s election, criticism surrounds Evo Morales’ efforts to take advantage of a global energy trend.
Sadly, Foreign Pressure Won’t Be Enough to Dislodge Maduro
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To trigger a transition, the government’s beleaguered opponents will likely need to turn up the pressure.
Thanks, But Goodbye: Why Many of Evo Morales’ Supporters Want Him to Move On
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El Alto, Bolivia, was key to Evo Morales’ rise, and thrived during his three terms in office. Why is it turning against the president as he campaigns for a fourth?
A U.S. Court, a Former Bolivian President and a Decade-Long Fight for Justice
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A Miami court decision on April 3 marked a step toward changing perceptions of the U.S. as a refuge for Latin America’s rights abusers.
Venezuela’s Elections Will Surely Be Rigged. So Why Run?
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Henri Falcón’s candidacy in May’s election could be aimed more at opposition politics than defeating Nicolás Maduro.
Five Takeaways from Colombia’s March 11 Elections
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Colombia’s presidential race takes shape after congressional and primary voting.
Why Peru’s Presidents Are Set Up to Fail
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Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s travails point to deeper problems within Peru’s democracy.
Venezuela Should Consider Dollarization
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Replacing the bolívar with the dollar would mean losing a policy tool, but the short-term benefits might be worth it.
Por qué Venezuela debería contemplar la dolarización
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Cambiar el bolívar por el dólar implicaría sacrificar una herramienta monetaria, pero puede valer la pena.
What Elections Mean for Colombia’s Peace Process
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Election year politics are complicating implementation of Colombia’s peace deal. The next president could seek significant changes.
José Ugáz: Peru Inherited Institutional Weakness
For our latest print issue, we asked public officials, business leaders and everyday people what their country needs to combat corruption. Click here to see all the responses. The fact is that corruption is a historic, structural and systemic problem in Peru. It has existed since the country’s origins, as an inheritance from the colonizers who set … Read more
