The World-View this week
Pulsamérica considers the foreign policy of Colombian President Santos one year in, while Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega receives a Libyan delegation.
Articles by Guy Hursthouse
The World-View 18/07/11
Arturo Valenzuela quietly exits, leaving top US Latin America policy post vacant, as hosts Argentina crash out of Copa América in a penalty shoot-out.
The World-View 11/07/11
South American footballing order is shaken up as Brazil and hosts Argentina face fight to progress in Copa América in the face of strong performances from Venezuela, Colombia, Chile and…
The World-View 04/07/11
The Falklands/Malvinas debate continues to bubble away, as Kirchner, Timerman, Cameron and Fox trade blows and international bodies condemn UK approach.
The World-View 27/06/11
UNODC World Drugs Report reveals Peru is challenging Colombia for mantle of world’s largest cocaine producer, while providing data on Latin American consumption.
The World-View 13/06/11
Venezuela leads resistance to increase in OPEC production quotas, while Brazil sits on the fence over UN condemnation of Syrian regime.
The World-View 06/06/11
Former presidents and businessmen call for end of the ‘war on drugs’, while Latin America finds itself at the centre of world football scandal.
The World-View 30/05/11
Honduran reintegration debate heats up, Air France flight ‘black box’ data published and Argentina celebrates victory for Messi (and Barcelona).
The World-View 23/05/11
Strauss‑Kahn’s arrest prompts debate over IMF head’s replacement, protesters turn out in solidarity with Spanish ‘indignant’, and Honduran accord is signed.
The World-View 16/05/11
Obama’s immigration speech met with large dose of scepticism in Latin America, while G8 seeks to tackle transnational drug trafficking.
The World-View 09/05/11
Mixed reaction meets the death of Osama Bin Laden in a busy week for the OAS, while United States envoy Arturo Valenzuela announces his resignation.
The World-View 02/05/11
Chávez reprises criticism of NATO role in Libya as Gaddafi delegation visits Caracas, while Latin American media celebrates the beatification of John Paul II.
The World-View 26/04/11
Guantánamo files prompt reflection on relations with the US, international group voices concern about press freedom in Ecuador and Gallup labels the Americas ‘most thriving region’.
The World-View 18/04/11
An unlikely trio meet to discuss the Honduran question, while worries are voiced about Colombia’s English teaching and the whisky industry looks to a thirsty Latin America.
The World-View 11/04/2011
A choice ‘between cancer and AIDS’? As Peruvians head for the polls, Pulsamérica considers the view from abroad.
The World-View 04/04/11
Confusion reigns over Nicaraguan approach to Libya, Kirchner reprises Falklands debate on anniversary of war and accusations of racism mar Brazil‑Scotland friendly.
The World-View 28/03/11
Iran moves to the fore in Latin America’s foreign policy concerns, as Brazil and Argentina chart contradictory courses.
The World-View 21/03/11
Japanese power plant emergency prompts focus on Latin American nuclear policies, while Brazil’s Security Council ambitions gain renewed prominence.
The World-View 14/03/11
Tsunami dominates news coverage, but debate continues over Libya as Sebastián Piñera speaks out and Hugo Chávez suffers further ignominy at the hands of rebels.
The World-View 07/03/11
Hugo Chávez’s proposal to mediate in the Libyan conflict receives a mixed response, while Latin America’s newspapers reflect on German defence minister’s resignation.