Lenin Cavalcanti Guerra

La policía utiliza un cañón de agua contra los manifestantes durante una reciente protesta antigubernamental en Santiago de Chile. En varios países de América del Sur se han producido disturbios sociales en los últimos meses. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

¿Qué está ocurriendo en Sudamérica?

En el último siglo, varios países sudamericanos se enfrentaron a golpes de estado, dictaduras militares y levantamientos sociales. A pesar de las mejoras económicas de los últimos años, el continente sigue padeciendo revueltas.
Des manifestants visés par un canon à eau de la police lors d'une récente manifestation anti-gouvernementale à Santiago, au Chili. Plusieurs pays d'Amérique du Sud ont connu d'importants troubles sociaux ces derniers mois. AP Photo/Esteban Felix

L’Amérique du Sud en ébullition : les raisons de la colère

Au siècle dernier, plusieurs pays d’Amérique du Sud ont connu des coups d’État, des dictatures militaires et des soulèvements. Malgré une situation économique améliorée, le continent reste instable.
Demonstrators clash with a police water cannon during a recent anti-government protest in Santiago, Chile. Several South American countries have been experiencing massive social unrest in recent months. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

What’s going on in South America? Understanding the wave of protests

In the last century, several South American countries faced coups, military dictatorships and social uprisings. Despite economic improvements in recent years, the continent remains mired in unrest.
Finances, academic performance and a sense of belonging may all be factors in whether or students finish their post-secondary studies. (Shutterstock)

What universities can do to keep students from dropping out

Tailored strategies to address students’ finances, academic success and socio-emotional connections with an institution or program can help keep students in school.
Sergio Moro, former judge and now Brazil’s justice minister, was heralded for his Operation Car Wash anti-corruption investigations. Now he’s facing allegations he co-ordinated with prosecutors, improperly advising them in a case against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil’s Operation Car Wash: A corruption investigator is accused of his own misdeeds

Brazil’s Justice Minister Sergio Moro, once a judge who oversaw a massive and successful anti-corruption operation, is accused of improperly directing prosecutors in a case against a former president.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro walks past the Granaderos presidential guard during a recent welcoming ceremony in Santiago, Chile. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

The new Brazilian government is devoid of ideas

The popularity of Brazil’s new president has decreased significantly in just a few months. Why? Too much controversy and too few ideas.

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