Failed coup leaders don’t always face punishment – and some who do receive treatment outside of courts.
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For the first time since returning to democracy, Bolivia’s presidential election heads to a runoff. But no left-wing candidate made it past the first round.
One of Latin America’s smallest nations has a robust network of housing cooperatives, which give access to permanent, affordable housing to citizens at a range of income levels.
US president’s letter to Brazilian counterpart mentioned trade deficit. But don’t be fooled, these tariffs are political rather than economic.
Ancient practices hold important lessons for farmers facing drying lands, but they were often more complex than modern societies realize. Glacier loss adds to the challenge today.
The latest legal developments could galvanize his right-wing base.
During his first term, Donald Trump attempted to apply ‘maximum pressure’ on the socialist government in Caracas. This time around, the dynamic has shifted (a little).
To preserve democracy, leaders and citizens will have to get back to the basics: free and fair elections, the rule of law and a vibrant civic culture.
Protectionist policies could harm exports of Brazilian industrial products, and the alliance between the US and Argentina will jeopardise Brazil’s efforts to integrate South America
A new study reveals the most complex numeric connection ever made between two khipus. It could help lead us to even more clues about ancient Andean society.
An agreement between an indigenous community and an energy company secured the development of a power plant in exchange for community benefits. But the deal does not meet energy justice principles.
Dictatorial regimes are increasingly reaching across borders to crack down on dissent or punish critics.
Years after being ousted during his third term in office, the former Peruvian strongman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for crimes he committed as president. He was later pardoned – twice.
Brazil’s attempt to strike a balance between free speech and regulation of online platforms has become politicized – complicating future legislation.
Oropouche virus is transmitted to humans through mosquitoes and midges.
Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday to vote in an election that has so far not been a fair contest.
A court in Peru has sentenced ten retired soldiers for raping nine women while serving in the military in the 1980s.
Archaeologists have amassed a huge database of giant engravings in South America.
Chile has the largest population of Palestinians outside of the Middle East, they have set up a series of community institutions including a football team.
Ecuador is soon holding a referendum to decide whether to follow El Salvador’s controversial strategy to end drug trafficking.
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Executive Director of the Stone Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University; King's College London
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Professor of Management and Organization, University of Southern California
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Associate Professor in Strategy and International Business, University of Birmingham
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Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow na Bosch Academy e Co-fundador, Instituto Igarapé; Princeton University
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Professor of Global Politics, University of Southampton
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Research fellow at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham
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Senior Lecturer in Latin American Politics, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Modern Latin America History, University of Denver
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Professor, African, African American, and Diaspora Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Associate Professor of Global Affairs and Human Security, University of Baltimore
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Postgraduate Associate at the Institute of Latin American Studies, La Trobe University
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Professor of Sociology, Tulane University
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PhD student of law, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
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Visiting Scholar, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University; Director of Studies at the Changing Character of War Centre, and Senior Research Fellow, Dept. of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford
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Co-Director, Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention, and Professor of Public Administration, Binghamton University, State University of New York