Two crises are converging at the perilous land bridge known as the Darién Gap: the economic and humanitarian disaster underway in South America, and the bitter fight over immigration policy in Washington.
Tag: Latin America
Bolsonaro Outperforms Polls and Forces Runoff Against Lula in Brazil’s Election
The two political titans will face off again later this month in a race widely seen as a major test for one of the world’s largest democracies.
What to Know About Brazil’s Election
Jair Bolsonaro has questioned the integrity of Sunday’s election and trails in polls to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist and former president, who was imprisoned amid a corruption scandal.
Chile Votes on Constitution That Would Enshrine Record Number of Rights
In a single ballot on Sunday, Chileans will decide on abortion, universal health care, rights for nature and a record expansion of constitutional rights.
As Latin America Shifts Left, Leaders Face a Bleak Reality.
All six of the region’s largest economies could soon be run by presidents elected on leftist platforms. Their challenge? Inflation, war in Europe and growing poverty at home.
Mexico’s Leader Says Poverty Is His Priority. But His Policies Hurt the Poor.
Halfway into the president’s term, the plight of Mexico’s lower classes has only worsened. Economists say it is the result of government mismanagement of welfare programs and the economy.
What Are the Abortion Laws in Countries Around the World?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion quickly led to bans in at least eight states, a shift toward criminalization that runs counter to recent easings in countries that had longstanding bans.
He Promised to Transform Colombia as President. Can He Fulfill That Vow?
During his campaign, Gustavo Petro proposed major reforms if he was elected. After winning Sunday’s presidential election, he’ll now have to prove he can carry out those changes.
Before He Ran for President, Gustavo Petro Was a Guerrilla Fighter
Petro belonged to M-19, born in 1970 as a response to alleged fraud in that year’s presidential elections. It was far smaller than the country’s main guerrilla force, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.
Jan. 6 Hearings Underscore Hard Truths About Democracy
When political leaders face a constitutional crisis, like that of Jan. 6, the process of collectively deciding how to respond can be messy, arbitrary, and sometimes change the nature of the system itself.