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Colombia’s Iván Duque Gambles On Reopening
The president has earned plaudits for his handling of COVID-19. But restarting the economy brings both health and political risks.
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Bumpy Ride: Why Brazil’s Delivery Workers Are Fed Up
Amid competition for orders and risky work conditions, some bike delivery riders are setting off on their own.
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Povos Indígenas do Alto Xingu estão em luto prolongado
Obrigados pela pandemia a cancelar a tradicional cerimônia do Kuarup, povos pedem para não serem esquecidos.
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Indigenous Brazilians Must Look Abroad for Support
A leader from the Kuikuro people of Upper Xingu describes how they are fighting the pandemic — on their own.
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Don’t Forget About Ecuador
Despite Guayaquil’s healing, the country is still struggling. The private sector can help.
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What Colombia’s Record Says About COVID-19 Testing
Colombia’s coronavirus czar on the government’s containment strategy – and what it will take to stay safe as the economy reopens.
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The Cost of Delayed Votes in Chile, Bolivia and Beyond
The pandemic has postponed voting in a region where support for democracy was already on the decline.
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COVID-19 May Ultimately Strengthen Latin America’s Democracies, Not Destroy Them
A hopeful scenario amid a time of catastrophe.
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In Argentina, a Push to Make the Economy Work for Women
Mercedes D’Alessandro is bringing feminist ideals to public policy from her newly created post in Argentina’s economy ministry.
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Full Steam Ahead: AMLO’s Infrastructure Plan
Mexico’s president is betting on pet projects to spark a post-COVID recovery. Critics see a waste of resources.
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Miller Versus Biden: Competing U.S. Doctrines for Latin America
A broad look at Washington’s policies toward the region as U.S. elections approach.
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Pandemic Heroes: Brazil’s Thiago Firmino
A DJ and favela tour guide who took action when no one else would.
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How Venezuela Should Think About Reopening Its Economy
Nicolás Maduro has little fiscal and political room to maneuver as scarcity and food insecurity worsen.
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Now Is the Time for Latin America’s Renewable Energy Boom
Rapid deployment of renewables could help the region avoid another lost decade.
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For Mexican Baseball, a True Revival Must Wait
With support from President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the sport looked set for a gilded age. Then came COVID-19.