Why Argentina’s Economic Collapse is a Warning to the World.

Argentina, once a prosperous nation, now faces economic turmoil largely due to the long-term effects of populist policies. This video details how such short-sighted remedies can lead to decades of decline, making it increasingly difficult for the country to recover from its ongoing economic crisis.

Organized Crime Has Entered The Political Arena.

InSight Crime’s review highlights the escalating involvement of organized crime in Latin American politics, posing a significant threat to democracy. Criminal groups are intimidating candidates, murdering public officials, and corrupting electoral processes. Nations like Haiti, Ecuador, and Mexico face increased violence, revealing a dangerous nexus between crime and governance across the region.

From the Weekend

The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur marks the establishment of the world’s largest free trade zone, impacting over 700 million consumers. This deal emphasizes international cooperation, climate commitments, and potential economic benefits for Latin America’s economies, aligning with global trade advancements and democratic values amidst political challenges.

Latin America is on an unknown course.

Ricardo Pascoe Pierce Simplifying what is happening in Latin America in political, economic, and social terms leads to a failure to perceive long-term trends. Instead, analyses tend to start from immediate circumstances to extrapolate long-term trends. A first warning is that simplifying trends into “left” …

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Pinochet, our contemporary?

Ricardo Pascoe Pierce Fifty years ago tomorrow, General Pinochet and almost the entire Chilean military broke their constitutional oath and staged a coup d’état against the legally elected government of Salvador Allende. The few military commanders who opposed the coup were eliminated. Thus, Chile aligned …

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