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Mexico's AMLO on the Defensive
Entering the second half of his six-year term, Andrés Manuel López Obrador's presidency has taken a contentious turn. What's behind the Mexican presi…
4 years, 3 months ago
A Lost Generation? The Crisis in Latin American Schools.
Students in Latin America missed more school because of the pandemic than any other part of the world. What will this mean for the region's long-term…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Mystery of Pedro Castillo, Peru's President
It's been six months since Pedro Castillo was sworn in as Peru's president. But despite the threat of impeachment and a crisis in the mining sector, …
4 years, 4 months ago
Latin America’s Promising Green Energy Transition
Latin America’s transition away from oil and gas is well underway, with green energy investments bearing fruit in countries including Colombia, Urugu…
4 years, 4 months ago
Brazil's Polarized Presidential Election
Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are early favorites in Brazil's presidential election next October. Can a "third way" candidate defy exp…
4 years, 5 months ago
Trouble Ahead? A 2022 Preview of Latin America's Economies
Many Latin American economies bounced back strongly this year. Still, 2022 is likely to provide a reality check, says economist Alberto Ramos in this…
4 years, 5 months ago
Next Steps for Nicaragua
After jailing his opponents, Daniel Ortega won an election on November 7, extending his hold on power. On this episode, Nicaraguan journalist María L…
4 years, 6 months ago
Fake News, Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro
Fake news is a problem everywhere. But many believe Brazil will be the epicenter in 2022, as President Jair Bolsonaro, facing a difficult reelection …
4 years, 6 months ago
Argentina's Frenzied Election
With a month to go before the November 14 vote, Argentina's legislative election has already turned the ruling coalition upside down and thrown a wre…
4 years, 7 months ago
Colombia: Is Radical Change Inevitable?
Optimism can feel like it’s in short supply in Colombia. An IPSOS poll in September found that 89% of Colombians believed the country was “on the wro…
4 years, 7 months ago