President-elect Maurício Macri: Democracy in Latin America gets a boost from Argentina
With the election of Marício Macri in Argentina, defeating the candidate of the ruling party of Cristina Kirchner, a strong new voice for democracy throughout…
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U.S. and Cuba move toward normalization, including diplomatic relations and lifting of sanctions
(developing) See Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Randal C. Archibold, “Obama and Raúl Castro Meet, Making History,” New York Times, April 11, 2015. President Barack Obama…
America as “policeman of the world”: U.S. marines deployed in Guatemala for anti-drug smuggling operations (Updated August 31)
Updated August 31, 2012 Recent News Reports “U.S. Marines begin ‘Operation Hammer’ in Guatemala; The Marines intend to help the Guatemalan military curb drug trafficking…
New authoritarian states in Latin America seek to weaken regional human rights commission and court; Venezuela gives notice of withdrawal from Inter-American Court of Human Rights
In Latin America, a concerted effort has been underway to weaken the effectiveness of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of…