Latin America
Republican bill in Congress would block loans to Nicaragua
April 20, 2017The NICA Act is part of a long tradition: U.S. intolerance of Latin American and Caribbean nations standing up for social justice, independence, and regional unity.
Read moreLatin American unity efforts continue despite left-wing setbacks
April 14, 2017Oil prices, economic difficulties, election setbacks, and imperial intrigue all challenge Latin America’s “pink tide,” but the left continues to push ahead.
Read moreBrazil: Temer’s coup government rocked by corruption probe
April 13, 2017One-third of Michel Temer’s cabinet and many of his closest allies face investigation after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered corruption proceedings.
Read moreUnited States and OAS up the ante in Venezuela’s political crisis
April 5, 2017The latest crisis is reminiscent of other coups in the region. U.S. agents befriend business, bankers, legislators, youth groups, and soldiers. Money flows. The media falls in line.
Read moreLenín wins in Ecuador
April 4, 2017Left-wing candidate Lenín Moreno bucked Latin America’s regional trend to the right in Sunday’s election for Ecuador’s presidency, winning 51 to 49.
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