The nations of Latin America have in common a delayed scientific and technological development. These similarities suggest that the model of economic development has been imposed by an outside force—the United States.

In the midst of the national standstill that overtook the country, a scene occurred that reflected the Brazilian people’s widespread disorientation, and suspended prior rational notions.

Latin American governments used to represent a wide variety of viable political models: on the right, countries like Peru, Colombia, and Mexico were “models of neoliberal continuity” strong enough to resist populist threats; the more centrist countries of Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay were able to balance market and redistributive policies; and on the left, the

The most recent polemic in Brazil has its origins a few years ago.

The Brazilian trucker strike caused collapses in many sectors of Brazil’s society, leading security forces to break certain blockades in order to circulate fuel trucks to hospitals, airports, local police, and the army.

The current right-wing governments of Brazil and Argentina faced massive demonstrations last weekend amid flaring social discontent.

Economist and game theory specialist Carlos Rodríguez shares his thoughts on the power of cooperation. 

Three years into the presidency of Mauricio Macri, Argentina’s economy is a disaster, even while political leaders pat themselves on the back for their alleged “success.”

Guatemala’s current and historical problems may not have been created by the current administration, but President Jimmy Morales and the current Congress have not taken steps to end “the hijacking of the state.” 

Eva Muzzopappa, author of the book Secret in the State, analyzes the military practice and discourse behind the illegal espionage in Trelew and warns that its legacy continues today in the Mapuche conflict.