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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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January 10, 2012
Human Rights
What to Watch in 2012: Two Elections That Could Transform Latin America
Though fewer in number than in 2011, the two Presidential elections on the docket for 2012 will make up for it in terms of their importance in the region. The first will happen in July in Mexico. Le…
January 24, 2012
Human Rights
Guest Post: Ríos Montt Plays a Risky Defense Game
This is a guest post by Natalie Kitroeff, a research associate here at the Council on Foreign Relations who works with me in the Latin America program. Without fanfare, or so much as a public arr…
February 13, 2012
Economics
Venezuela’s Capriles Radonski Wins Primary, Looks toward October Election
Things are heating up in the two presidential races facing Latin America this year. On the heels of Josefina Vázquez Mota’s victory in the PAN party primary last week, on Sunday Venezuela hosted yet …
February 15, 2012
Defense and Security
Guest Post: Why Guatemala’s Pérez Molina Is Considering Legalizing Drugs
This is a guest post by Natalie Kitroeff, a research associate here at the Council on Foreign Relations who works with me in the Latin America program. She received her BA from Princeton University’s…
February 20, 2012
TWE Celebrates Presidents’ Day
It is a TWE tradition to recognize the forty-three men—and they have all been men—who have been president on Presidents’ day with the following essay: A few presidents have loved the job. Teddy Roos…
