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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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February 23, 2012
Politics and Government
Press Freedom and Democracy in Latin America
Last Wednesday, Ecuador’s Supreme Court upheld sentences handed down in July 2011 for four members of the El Universo newspaper’s staff in the latest chapter of a lengthy and controversial trial. Thr…
March 10, 2022
Latin America
Mexico's Democracy Is Crumbling Under AMLO
Halfway through his term, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is moving from bending democratic norms and laws to breaking them—a slide that the U.S. cannot afford to ignore.
July 1, 2015
Ignoring Human Rights in Cuba
President Obama proudly announced the restoration of diplomatic relations with Cuba today--after a week of additional arrests on that island. Here’s the most recent story: "Police arrested Emilio Ga…
February 5, 2013
Economics
Mexico’s Congressional Agenda for 2013
With Enrique Peña Nieto’s first congressional session just starting, expectations are high. Between now and April 30th, when the sixty-second Congress will adjourn, many hope the administration will …
April 3, 2007
Financial Markets
GCC revaluation watch
The US housing boom is – rather clearly – over. The Federal Reserve is – at least in the eyes of the market – more likely to cut than to raise US policy rates. The dollar is rather weak, at leas…