Bernardo Arévalo, the most progressive leader to get this far in decades, faces a barrage of legal attacks aimed at preventing an orderly transfer of power.
Tag: Latin America
Will Guatemala’s President-Elect, Bernardo Arévalo, Actually Take Office?
Bernardo Arévalo, the most progressive leader to get this far in decades, faces a barrage of legal attacks aimed at preventing an orderly transfer of power.
Developing World Sees Double Standard in West’s Actions in Gaza and Ukraine
Resentments are complicating calls by the Biden administration to rally the world against efforts to “annihilate” democracies.
Athens Democracy Forum: The Disunited States of South America
It’s about to become an economic powerhouse, but there has been no successful attempt to unify the region.
Mosquitoes Are a Growing Public Health Threat, Reversing Years of Progress
Climate change and the rapid evolution of the insect have helped drive up malaria deaths and brought dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses to places that never had to worry about them.
A New Border Crossing: Americans Turn to Mexico for Abortions
American women are seeking help from Mexico for abortions, crystallizing the shifting policies of two nations that once held vastly different positions on the procedure.
Mexico’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion Nationwide
The decision builds on an earlier high court ruling and reflects how Latin American countries are expanding women’s rights.
Elections in Ecuador and Guatemala: Four Takeaways
Outsiders overperformed, underscoring the volatility of Latin American politics. Candidates calling to emulate El Salvador’s crackdown on crime did not do well.
Ecuador’s Election: What to Know
With the country’s attention riveted on violence perpetrated by gangs and drug cartels, the security issue is paramount — and may be decisive.
Xuxa Was Brazil’s Barbie. Now She’s Saying Sorry.
Xuxa was once Brazil’s biggest TV star. Now many are wondering whether a thin, blond, white woman was the right idol for such a diverse country.