Who Likes “Democracy”?

Who Likes “Democracy”?

  The Chile-based, private polling agency Latinobarómetro recently released its annual opinion poll measuring, among other things, Latin American attitudes
Who Likes “Democracy”?

Who Likes “Democracy”?

  The Chile-based, private polling agency Latinobarómetro recently released its annual opinion poll measuring, among other things, Latin American attitudes
Introduction: Chavismo After Chávez

Introduction: Chavismo After Chávez

  It is not the intention of this report to pass final—or even interim—judgment on the 14-year presidency of Hugo
What Now?

What Now?

There was no single message to be culled from the region’s election results last year. Elections held in five American
Looking Forward

Looking Forward

    On May 10, several generations of NACListas came together in New York City to celebrate NACLA’s 45th anniversary.
Between Past and Present

Between Past and Present

On March 23, 1982, Guatemalan general Efraín Ríos Montt overthrew President Romeo Lucas García. The new military junta suspended the
Power, Justice, and Survival: Latino Politics Today

Power, Justice, and Survival: Latino Politics Today

In October the news media were abuzz with polling data showing that “only 51% of Latino registered voters absolutely intended
Fault Lines: Perspectives on Haiti’s Earthquake

Fault Lines: Perspectives on Haiti’s Earthquake

The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, will forever be remembered as one of the world’s deadliest disasters.
Fault Lines: Perspectives on Haiti’s Earthquake

Fault Lines: Perspectives on Haiti’s Earthquake

The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, will forever be remembered as one of the world’s deadliest disasters.
Honduras: Whitewashing the Coup

Honduras: Whitewashing the Coup

The Honduran government of Porfirio “Pepe” Lobo remains unrecognized by the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and most
Same Difference: Obama's Militarized Status Quo

Same Difference: Obama’s Militarized Status Quo

Candidate Obama was upfront about his positions on Latin America. He said pointblank that he would maintain the embargo on
A New Day in El Salvador: The FMLN Victory and the Road Ahead

A New Day in El Salvador: The FMLN Victory and the Road Ahead

The March election of former journalist Mauricio Funes to the presidency of El Salvador marks a watershed moment for Central