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February 14, 2024

Ecuador
Can Ecuador Avoid Becoming a Narco-State

Criminal groups have captured parts of the state. A broad political coalition must fight corruption and root them out.

Photo of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa

August 28, 2023

Guatemala
Guatemala Chose a New Pro-Reform President. Can He Stem Corruption and Migration?

Guatemala’s outsider, pro-reform candidate won against the odds, but can he govern?

Photo of President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo

January 27, 2021

Nigeria
Nigerian Human Rights Activist Omoyele Sowore Released on Bail

In Nigeria, causation of arrests and release are murky, and the rumor mill operates overtime. Some Nigerians are suggesting that Omoyele Sowore was released because authorities are aware of the stronger human rights emphasis of the Biden administration.

Several Nigerian people are seen sitting for a protest, mostly wearing red and black. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore is seen holding a sign that reads "#RevolutionNOW!" in red and black text. His shirt uses the same slogan.

August 2, 2023

Latin America
Latin America This Week: August 2, 2023

Petro’s response to son’s arrest proves his commitment to democracy; Chile’s constitutional rewrite is becoming a headache for the right; Kenya’s promise to lead Haiti mission wins praise abroad.

People escaping the threat of armed gangs rest under a tree as they camp in front of the U.S. Embassy, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 25, 2023.

June 28, 2011

Americas
Evolving Views on Mexico’s War on Drugs

Supporter of the peace caravan led by Mexican poet Sicilia holds a banner during a rally (Courtesy Reuters). The U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group convened in DC a couple of weeks ago, an annual …

Evolving Views on Mexico’s War on Drugs

May 20, 2020

Americas
Brazil’s Vote on the Cuban Embargo at the UN: An Unrequited Gamble for U.S. Goodwill?

Brazil's historic move to break with the rest of Latin America on the U.S. embargo of Cuba appears to have yielded few results. 

Jair Bolsonaro