Argentina’s democracy and the midlife crisis of the 40s
Argentina’s democracy has shown proof of resilience throughout four decades of institutional development.
Brasília, a copy of Washington
The invasion and destruction of the three branches of the Brazilian State institutional headquarters, which reside in the capital Brasília, is a reproduction of what happened in Washington two years ago.
Latin America: from crisis to polycrisis
If economic history has been marked by the irruption of natural catastrophes and economic risks, the distinctive feature of the Anthropocene is human’s responsibility for the amplification of these risks.
Panama needs better policies to overcome the crisis
The trigger for the demonstrations was the increase in gasoline, food and medicine prices, but, according to CIEPS survey data, corruption is the underlying problem that unleashed them.
Polarization and bipolarity in the government of Alberto Fernández
Argentina, as in other latitudes, is going through a prolonged process of political polarization, confronting parties and society. But the polarization that is putting the Argentine government in check is operating in an implosive way within the ruling coalition.
Ecuador: Chronicle of a still unfinished victory
Co-author Virgilio Hernández
The closing of the conflict leaves the Government seriously weakened. The vote in the Assembly demonstrated its institutional weakness while the delay in agreeing to dialogue evidenced its inability to manage the country.
Is there a way out of the crisis in Ecuador?
The strike to demand a reduction in the price of diesel, among other claims, has turned into a really popular rebellion that does not seem to stop.
Abnormal Democracy
Ours is a time of abnormal democracy. Some think that it is enough to return to a certain political normality for the course of democracy to take its ordinary course; others think that the time has come to create something different or radical.
Venezuela: endless crisis and dialogue of the deaf
It is never too late for critical Latin American intellectuals to recognize the authoritarianism of the Venezuelan government. There are already enough reasons for “progressive” academics to publicly assume the “closure” of the regime.
The energy sector: an opportunity to get out of the crisis
The reorganization of the architecture of the energy sector in the region, the strategic alliances and the progressive changes of the energy matrices, will eventually bring positive results for the economies of Latin America.