PERU: Celebrate the Festival of the Sun in Cusco
The Inca civilization were true sun worshippers. For an Enchanting experience, join in with modern-day celebrations with a trip to Peru in June. The Inca Emperor, Sapa Inca, was worshipped…
February 2017
ECUADOR: Correa’s Complex Legacy and the Future of his Political Project
Ecuador’s Presidential Election will now go to a run-off after the ruling party’s candidate, Lenin Moreno, failed by less than 1% to secure the necessary 40% percent electoral majority. If…
INTERNATIONAL: A New Era Between Brazil and Israel?
(Cross-posted from Young Diplomats; by David Allouche) - Brazil announced in January 2016 , that it has accepted Yossi Sheli as Israel’s ambassador to the country putting an end to a…
COLOMBIA: Bullfighting Return Re-opens Old Political Wounds in Bogotá
Ian Johnston - January 23rd saw the first bullfight in Bogotá for five years. It promised bloodthirsty passion and violence in abundance. By the end of the day, the event…
CHILE: Forest Trauma, Trade and Trump
“Volunteers here come from all social strata,” Diego, a fireman in the southern city of Temuco, explains, “We have rich businessmen, students and labourers working side by side… when we…