Latin America & The Caribbean

The divide between Dilma Rousseff’s supporters and her opponents lead to some of the largest political demonstrations in the Brazil’s history.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continues to crack down on opposition and protests to his increasingly authoritarian government.

Venezuela witnessed an upheaval in the national legislature and the ban of the leading opposition figure from running for office, resulting in massive protests and violent clashes with police.

Is this the end of a seemingly endless struggle in which hundreds of thousands perished? Is Colombia moving into a new era of acceptance and reconciliation?

A currency shakeup, corruption probes on the oil industry, and a growing crackdown against political opponents. Venezuela’s situation demands our attention.

The country’s supreme court blocked a recall referendum that could have removed Maduro from power. The country’s struggles continue, but there is some hope.

A continued push against the result of the vote has created greater divisions as referendums themselves are now being seen as bad policy. But are they?

Michel Temer, the current President, was not democratically elected. The lack of elections will give rise to more divisiveness in Brazil when a strong government is needed.

Here is an update on the situation in Venezuela: from oil corruption, to government layoffs, to a border rush into Colombia.

Venezuelans have been suffering from many hardships in recent months, including a plummeting economy, food shortages, and electricity rationing.

Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador. The populist left-wing parties are rapidly losing ground in Latin America, but is it good news?

Macri’s willingness to implement necessary economic reforms will allow him to reposition Argentina more competitively in the global economy.