New on nacla.org
Armoring NAFTA: The Battleground for Mexico’s Future
by Laura Carlsen
The Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), launched in 2005 by the NAFTA countries, aims to securitize the "shared economic space" of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This has profound implications for Mexico, whose shaky democracy could regress to presidential authoritarianism, with explicit U.S. support.
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'Stalemate' as Counter-Revolution in Bolivia
by Jennifer N. Collins
Statistically, president Evo Morales won a resounding victory in the recent recall referendum on his presidency, but so did his staunchest opponents at the head of several departmental governments. Neither side in Bolivia's long-running standoff has gained an upper-hand, and both sides have promised to move forward unilaterally with their conflicting political agendas, meaning further polarization and outbreaks of violence will likely continue.
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Would There Be Change in Obama's Americas Policy?
by Laura Carlsen
Opinion divides sharply on whether the Democratic candidate's platform for U.S. policy in Latin America is really the stuff of "Change We Can Believe In." Looking at it closely, the picture gives reasons for hope, but also some important points to work on.
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Now Available September/October 2008
NAFTA's Road to Ruin: The Decline of the Mexican Social Compact, Part II
This is the second of two Reports on the decline of Mexico's "social compact" that is, the understanding among citizens and the state that they are bound by ties of mutual support and by networks of social solidarity. Part I examined the threat to the social compact posed by the persistence of impunity the practice of Mexican politicians, elites, and other social actors to place themselves above or outside the law.
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Opening at NACLA:
Research Associate
NACLA seeks volunteer Research Associates with a background in Latin American studies and/or journalism to periodically contribute written articles for NACLA's website. The Research Associates would work closely with the Web Editor and write brief articles for the website on timely Latin American affairs and US policy toward the region.
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Friday, September 5:
Latin America in the 21st Century
Join NACLA and the Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle for a discussion with the U.N. Ambassadors from Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Friday, September 5, 2008
6:30 PM - Free
The Great Hall at The Cooper Union. 7 East 7th Street (at Third Avenue), New York, NY
Thursday, September 11:
Book Discussion with David Bacon Join NACLA and David Bacon for a discussion of his latest book: "Illegal People"(Beacon Press)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
6:00pm - Free
Global Information Network
146 W. 29th St. Suite 7E (between 6th and 7th Aves), New York, NY
Saturday, September 13:
The 2008 Election - What's Really at Stake?
A panel discussion to benefit The Indypendent, co-sponsored by NACLA. Featuring Naomi Klein, Jeremy Scahill, Laura Flanders, Roberto Lovato and Malia Lazu.
Saturday, September 13 - 8pm
The Great Hall at The Cooper Union. 7 East 7th Street (at Third Avenue), New York, NY
NACLA Announces 2008 Chavkin Prize Award Recipient
NACLA announces the selection of Diana Washington Valdez of the El Paso Times for the 2008 Chavkin Award, to be presented by PBS's Maria Hinojosa. Join us in New York on September 22 for the ceremony!
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