Submissions from 2018
Opposition in Disarray as Venezuela’s Early Presidential Election Looms, Andrés GaudÃn
Supporters of Brazil’s Imprisoned Former President Vow to Protest ‘In Perpetuity’, Gregory Scruggs
Could Monoculture Trend in Paraguay Lead to Famine?, Andrés GaudÃn
Evangelicals Gain Ground in Latin American Politics, Andrés GaudÃn
Chile’s Bachelet Bows Out after Turbulent Second Term, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Colombian Elections Marred by Paramilitary Violence, Andrés GaudÃn
As Gender Violence Increases, Victims Are Blamed in Ecuador, Luis Ãngel Saavedra
Decision to Give Soldiers Domestic Policing Role Draws Fire in ArgentinaÂ, Andrés GaudÃn
Latin American Leaders Present Regional Action Plan for New Urban Agenda, Gregory Scruggs
Paraguay’s Outgoing President Draws Scant Political Benefits from Pro-Investor Laws, Andrés GaudÃn
Brazilian Military Takes Command of Rio State Security, Gregory Scruggs
U.S. Relations with Latin America Go from Bad to Worse, Andrés GaudÃn
Peru Debates Death Penalty as Punishment for Sexual Crimes Against Children, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
President Evo Morales Riding High Despite Protests by Bolivia’s Doctors, Transport Operators, Andrés GaudÃn
Corruption Scandals Fade as Chile Prepares for Leadership Change, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Tillerson Makes Venezuela a Target During Latin American Tour, Andrés GaudÃn
Latin American Governments Move Right, Lose Female Leadership, Andrés GaudÃn
Signs of ‘Lawfare’ in Uruguay as President Faces Court Inquiry, Andrés GaudÃn
Political Violence, Election Uncertainty Challenge Colombia’s Peace Process, Andrés GaudÃn
Rebooting the Ecuadoran Economy Should Be Top Priority for New Administration, Luis Ãngel Saavedra
Argentina Slashes Forest Conservation Budget While Stimulating Soy Production, Andrés GaudÃn
Peru’s President Faces Challenges After Pardoning Fujimori, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
Brazil Backtracks on Loosening Slave Labor Rules After International Outcry, Gregory Scruggs
New Left-Center Alliance Hopes to Win Back Paraguay’s Presidency, Andrés GaudÃn
Confounding Experts, a Familiar Face Returns to Power in Chile, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Despite Foreign Support, Opposition Is Weak as Venezuela Readies for Elections, Andrés GaudÃn
Submissions from 2017
Bolivian Leader Evo Morales Cleared to Run Again in 2019, Andrés GaudÃn
Paraguay’s 2018 Presidential Race Encumbered by Shady Deal-Making, Andrés GaudÃn
Colombia’s Peace Process Sputters on First Anniversary of Historic Accord, Andrés GaudÃn
In Argentina, Macri’s Victory in Midterm Elections Comes with Warnings, Andrés GaudÃn
Abortion Rights Still Face Challenges in Several Latin American Countries, Janelle Conaway
Chile’s Presidential Race Heads to Wide-Open Final Round, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Ecuadoran Politics Becoming a Circus, LuÃs Ãngel Saavedra
Opposition Reeling after Chavistas Win Majority of Venezuela’s Governorships, Andrés GaudÃn
Brazilian Olympic Committee Suspended Following Arrest of Top Official, Gregory Scruggs
International Money Laundering Rules Clash with Uruguay’s Legal Marijuana Shops, Andrés GaudÃn
A Pardon Could Be on the Horizon for Peru’s Former Dictator, Alberto Fujimori, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
U.S. President Trump Chastises Colombia, Deepens Rift with Latin America, Andrés GaudÃn
Argentina Riled by Case of Missing Activist, Andrés GaudÃn
Marine Reserves Announced for Rapa Nui and Other Chilean Islands, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Agribusiness Strangles Paraguay’s Shrinking Rural Population, Andrés GaudÃn
Peru and Bolivia Put Economic Interests above Ideological Differences, Andrés GaudÃn
Peru Faces Crises in Politics and Education, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
Uruguay’s Vice President Resigns and Is Replaced by Former First Lady, Andrés GaudÃn
Disarmed Colombian Rebels Enter Politics, Keep ‘FARC’ in Party Name, Andrés GaudÃn
Gruesome Indigenous Killings in Brazilian Amazon Highlight Federal Budget Cuts, Gregory Scruggs
Chile to End Blanket Ban on Abortions, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
U.S. Threats and Sanctions Play into Venezuelan Government’s Hand, Andrés GaudÃn
Five Latin American Winners Among UNDP’s Equator Prize Recipients, Gregory Scruggs
Split Erupts in Ecuador’s Leadership, Luis Ãngel Saavedra
Former Peruvian President Jailed in Corruption Scandal, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
Macri Government Riding High after Congressional Primaries in Argentina, Andrés GaudÃn
Mounting Evidence of Mistreatment in Chile’s Child Protection Services, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
U.S. Threats, Opposition Infighting Help Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro Cling to Power, Andrés GaudÃn
Embattled Brazilian President Survives Corruption Vote, Gregory Scruggs
Uruguay Legalizes Limited Sales of Marijuana, Andrés GaudÃn
Ecuador’s Legal Authorities Target Practitioners of Indigenous Justice, Luis Ãngel Saavedra
Paraguay to Tax Soybean Exports, Andrés GaudÃn
Colombian Rebels Disarm, but Paramilitary Problems Persist, Andrés GaudÃn
World Peoples’ Summit in Bolivia Condemns Xenophobia, Racism, Andrés GaudÃn
Brazilian Judges Convict Popular Former Leader, Indict Unpopular Sitting President, Gregory Scruggs
Tensions High as Bolivia Seeks to Negotiate Ocean Access with Chile, Andrés GaudÃn
Governing Coalition ‘Invisible’ after Presidential Primaries in Chile, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Poverty, Unemployment, Inflation Rise in Argentina, Andrés GaudÃn
Ecuador’s New President Breaks Ranks with Predecessor, Luis Ãngel Saavedra
Japanese Latin Americans Detained During WWII Seek Redress from U.S., Janelle Conaway
German, Swiss Interest in Transcontinental Railroad Edges Out Chinese, Andrés GaudÃn
Violent Protests Continue in Venezuela after President Calls for Constitutional Assembly, Andrés GaudÃn
Colombia’s Peace Process Advances Despite Fast-Track Ruling, U.S. Interference, Andrés GaudÃn
Indigenous Peruvians Score a Victory in Fight for Territorial and Health Rights, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
Brazil’s Largest City Cracks Down on Downtown Drug Market, Prompting Human Rights Complaints, Gregory Scruggs
Dark Days for Uruguay’s Once-Dominant Partido Colorado, Andrés GaudÃn
Argentines Protests High Court’s Leniency in State Crimes Against Humanity, Andrés GaudÃn
Chilean President Doubles Down on Reform Push in Final Cuenta Pública, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
‘Opinion Court’ Slams Biotech Giant Monsanto for Rights Violations, Andrés GaudÃn
Bolivian Opposition Mounts Effort to Defeat Morales’ Party, Andrés GaudÃn
Deep Divisions, Disillusionment Linger After Failed Power Play in Paraguay, Andrés GaudÃn
Investigation into Government Corruption Expands in Peru, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
Argentine Ambassador Dismissed Over Lobbying U.S. for Armaments, Andrés GaudÃn
Brazil’s Largest Trash Dump a Symbol of Struggles to Follow Environmental Laws, Gregory Scruggs
Chilean Police Force Mired in Major Embezzlement Scandal, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
World Economic Forum on Latin America Highlights Challenges Ahead for Regional Development, Johanna Marris
As More Venezuelans Leave, Neighboring Countries Take Notice, Janelle Conaway
Uruguay Tries Preventative Policing with a High-tech Twist, Andrés GaudÃn
Demobilization Process Slow to Advance in Colombia, Andrés GaudÃn
Flooding and Mudslides Reveal Peru’s Failure to Prepare for Extreme Weather, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
President’s Handpicked Successor Claims Victory in Ecuador as Opposition Candidate Cries Foul, Luis Ãngel Saavedra
Venezuelan Opposition Struggles to Capitalize on Government Missteps, Andrés GaudÃn
Argentina Protests British Build-up in the Malvinas/Falkland Islands, Andrés GaudÃn
Former Chilean President Announces Reelection Bid amid Conflict of Interest Questions, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Current and Former Presidents Seek New Terms in Paraguay, Andrés GaudÃn
Extreme Land Concentration Fuels Poverty, Conflict in Latin America, Andrés GaudÃn
Flurry of Presidential Initiatives in Peru Criticized as Affront to Basic Rights, Elsa Chanduvà Jaña
Recession Cancels Small-Town Carnaval Celebrations in Brazil, Gregory Scruggs
Uruguayans Abroad Seek Voting Rights, Andrés GaudÃn
Venezuela Makes Currency Changes to Tackle Inflation and Profiteering, Andrés GaudÃn
Colombian Government Begins Talks with ELN as Peace Process Advances, Andrés GaudÃn
Competitive Presidential Contest Enters Round Two in Ecuador, Luis Ãngel Saavedra
Chilean Advisory Group Wants President to Apologize for Mapuche Conflict, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
Paraguay’s President Highlights the Economy in Preparation for Re-Election Campaign, Andrés GaudÃn