Migration is a deeply entrenched concept within Latin America. Whether it is people crossing a border to establish themselves in a foreign land or a State receiving an influx of…
(Cross-posted Article by Miguel Tavera; International Policy Digest) - The transformation of Latin America’s economy towards knowledge and technology dependence begs American businesses to engage more in the region than…
Article by Jeanette Bonifaz from Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - With only a few exceptions, a decade of progressive governments throughout Latin America set an agenda that promoted labor movements,…
(Cross-posted article by Facundo Barbaro; Young Diplomats) - The latest elections and polls led the world to believe that the depleted and drifting leftist governments of the region were about to…
Whether you are a savvy solo traveler, or travel with your family along, often your priority is to have a budget and affordable stay. Latin America is home to some…
By Vincent Lofaso - In South America, the geopolitical prospects differ between countries. Some nations will focus on deterring criminal syndications and settle peace deals with rebel forces while others…
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…
(By Vincent Lofaso from the Council on Hemispheric Affairs / COHA) – With the ratification of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, the United States firmly asserted its hegemony over the Western…
(Guest article by Alex Omelchenko) - When one thinks Latin American, it’s almost necessary to think passion in a deep rooted culture that is synonymous to celebration and innate to…
Guest Article by Dr. Byron Ramirez; International Policy Digest - Commodities are used as inputs in the production of other goods and services. Trade flows, demographic changes, production quotas, export…
The United Nations General Assembly Resolution 65/209 declares August 30th the International Day of the Disappeared. Yet for the past century, Latin America has been no foreigner to forced disappearances…
It is during the Vatican’s continued efforts to reestablish credibility after years of corruption allegations that Pope Francis makes a second trip to one of the most Catholic-dominant regions on…
New inheritance tax proposal met with protests; Tax to affect roughly 2 percent of population; Correa temporarily withdraws proposal; Protests call for Correa’s resignation; Correa remains highly popular thanks to…
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) set “building a common future” as the theme of last Wednesday’s summit. Set in Brussels, Belgium,…
Waorani tribesmen detained after attack on oil facility; 2014 bumper year for tourism in Ecuador; Cameras to watch over Quito’s drivers Waorani tribesmen detained after attack on oil facility On…
Ecuador’s credit with China sees big rise; Vice President Glas facing tax haven accusations; Chinese company to carry out mineral surveys Ecuador’s credit with China sees big rise On 7th January Finance…
Murder of indigenous leader prominent in environmental activism; Government pushes for shift to electric cookers; PAIS Alliance publish goals for 2015 Indigenous leader prominent in environmental activism murdered On 2nd…
US Secretary of State speaks against indefinite re-election; New transport link streamlines Quito; Venezuela’s Maduro denounces assassination plot at Quito Unasur summit US Secretary of State speaks against indefinite re-election On 10th…
Correa calls for continental unity at Unasur summit; Ecuadorian primary education improving says Unesco study; President and Quito’s Mayor clash on metro funding Correa calls for continental unity at Unasur summit Ecuadorian…
Correa celebrates 400th ‘Enlace Ciudadano’; Commision completes analysis of Quito Metro proposals; Supplies on the way to Galapagos after ship sinks Correa celebrates 400th ‘Enlace Ciudadano’ The 400th edition of Enlace Ciudadano…
Mayor’s Office disputed in Muisne; Ecuadorian commitment to Assange continues; Apologies for upside down Paraguayan flag Mayor’s Office dispute in Muisne In a dispute that has lasted over a week, two politicians…
Correa announces reforms to Labour Code; Increased safety standards for Ecuadorian vehicles; Galapagos to receive influx of funding for sustainable energy Correa announces reforms to Labour Code On 15th November President Rafael Correa stood…
Mountain road claims lives of 15 in bus disaster; Lasso gets referendum ball rolling; Correa won’t decide on re-election ambitions till 2016 Mountain road claims lives of 15 in bus disaster At…
Constitutional Court says ‘no’ to referendum on Correa’s amendments; Opposition reacts to Constitutional Court decision; Animal care set to improve in Cuenca Constitutional Court says ‘no’ to referendum on Correa’s amendments On…
Human Rights Watch report claims police brutality at student protest; Family members protest outside Mejía College; Ecuador-Peru relations to be strengthened at presidential meeting Human Rights Watch report claims police brutality at…