Latin America

Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never!

Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never! Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never!

John Bolton recently joked about helping to plan coups while in office. For those on the receiving end, like the thousands who died thanks to Henry Kissinger’s machinations, Americ...

Jul 29, 2022 / Ben Burgis

Fighting Military Oppression

Fighting Military Oppression Fighting Military Oppression

Latin America under rule of corruption.

Jul 20, 2022 / OppArt / Anonymous and Peter Kuper

A man in a Covid mask, red, white and blue sash and black suit holds up a signed document.

Can Chile’s Radical New Constitution Survive a Vote? Can Chile’s Radical New Constitution Survive a Vote?

The new Chilean Constitution would be one of the most progressive in the world, but passage is anything but certain.

Jul 11, 2022 / Natacha López

Cuba One Year After the Protests

Cuba One Year After the Protests Cuba One Year After the Protests

Twelve months after nationwide demonstrations galvanized by deep economic discontent, Cubans are still waiting for change.

Jul 8, 2022 / William M. LeoGrande

In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy

In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy

But is the Biden administration listening?

Jul 6, 2022 / Jacob Sugarman

Fernanda Melchor’s Dark Morality Plays

Fernanda Melchor’s Dark Morality Plays Fernanda Melchor’s Dark Morality Plays

In her third novel, Melchor turns her allegorical powers in an even more explicitly political direction.

Jun 27, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Nicolás Medina Mora

A woman in a colorful jacket holds up a ballot.

In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands” In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands”

In Francia Marquez’s hometown, those have suffered the brunt of the violence and inequality are welcoming a new future.

Jun 24, 2022 / Laura Carlsen

Fernanda Melchor-PARADAIS

Raw Speech, Raw Stories: A Conversation With Fernanda Melchor Raw Speech, Raw Stories: A Conversation With Fernanda Melchor

Her new novel, Paradais, is an explosive exploration of the boundaries of the Spanish language and the the banal brutality of everyday violence.

Jun 2, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Lucas Iberico Lozada

offering to African sea goddess Yemanjá

“The Streets Belong to the People” of Rio de Janeiro “The Streets Belong to the People” of Rio de Janeiro

The foliões were not dissuaded from gathering after the mayor called off the street parties earlier this year because of Covid. And the party isn’t over.

Jun 1, 2022 / Nicole Froio

Biden Is Finally Moving Toward Engagement With Cuba

Biden Is Finally Moving Toward Engagement With Cuba Biden Is Finally Moving Toward Engagement With Cuba

As the island struggles to emerge from a dire economic crisis, the White House is acknowledging that the policies it inherited could lead to disaster.

May 20, 2022 / Peter Kornbluh

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