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Which Latin American countries are the most socially inclusive?
Americas Quarterly created a new 'social inclusion index' to compare countries across the region and track their progress over time. Here are the three top countries, two poorest-ranking countries, and one whose ranking may come as a surprise.
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Will Paraguay's presidential election be a 'return to the past'?
Leading candidate Cartes is a member of the conservative Colorado Party, which ruled Paraguay for 61 years, until 2008. Last year the left-leaning president Lugo was impeached.
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New York judge's ruling sparks nationalist surge in Argentina
Stakes are high for Argentina's President Kirchner in a legal tug-of-war over full repayment of bonds from the country's 2002 default. Kirchner says her country is the victim of 'judicial colonialism.'
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Latin America Monitor US Drug Enforcement Administration may reopen office in Uruguay
The reported move suggests Uruguay is playing a bigger role in trafficking drugs to the US. It is not a major producer but traffickers from nearby countries increasingly use it as a transit zone.
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Latin America Monitor What is the real threat of Islamic terrorism in Latin America?
Islamic militants do not seem to have an active presence in Latin America, but the possibility that they could develop links with drug traffickers poses a threat, argues InSight Crime.
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Latin America Monitor Effects of US drought trickle down through the Americas
As prices of corn and other commodities rise, importing countries like the Caribbean and Central America will likely suffer. But what about major exporters like Brazil and Argentina?
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Latin America Monitor Beneath Argentina's growth, economic fault lines simmer
Economic policies are based on short-term gains instead of long-term growth strategies, writes guest blogger Melissa Lockhart Fortner, and have created 'fundamental instability.'
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Which Latin American countries are the most socially inclusive?
Americas Quarterly created a new 'social inclusion index' to compare countries across the region and track their progress over time. Here are the three top countries, two poorest-ranking countries, and one whose ranking may come as a surprise.
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Brazil's Petrobras names first female CEO
Women rise in Latin America: the Petrobras board meets today to confirm Maria das Gracas Foster as first female CEO for Latin America's largest firm.
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Latin America Monitor Chilean, Argentinean rights groups' investigations turn up unexpected results
Investigations into the death of Chilean President Allende and the disappearance of Argentinean children disproves human rights groups' theories, but their zeal for investigations should continue.
07/20/2011 03:23 pm -
Unemployment among Latin America youths fuels 'lost generation'
A lost generation is emerging as unemployment soars among Latin America youths. Nearly 20 percent are neither studying nor looking for jobs.
03/12/2010 04:03 pm -
Conservative bishops propose a competing North American Anglican church
Recent moves within the American Anglicanism, like recognizing an openly gay bishop, lead some traditionalists to set up a new church.
12/03/2008 12:00 am -
Beyond Episcopal theological split, a property fight
The Episcopal Church is battling breakaway parishes over who owns the local assets.
07/16/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion America the breakup artist
US support for partition movements is opening a can of worms.
06/03/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Rethink the fight against cocaine
Drug use is up, and Colombian farmers are unfairly targeted. Let's overhaul counternarcotics.
05/23/2008 01:00 am
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