A famous dialogue segment from The Godfather II captures the distinct power of rebel organizations from general crime counterparts. In the Cuba-themed scene, mafioso Michael Corleone recounts to investor ally,…
By Marcus Turner Jones - After 28 years under the rule of Peronism, Argentina has become an insular nation that is largely detached from the international community. Underpinned by undeniably populist…
On September 8, 19-year old Mara Castilla was reported missing after getting in a car using the ride-sharing app Cabify. A week later, her corpse was found. Authorities determined the…
In Mexico, there is a saying: “el que no tranza no avanza”. This sensational spelling is steeped in irony. For many Mexicans - it embodies the modus operandi of the…
The latest scandal in a long list of setbacks for President Enrique Peña Nieto was revealed in the form of a well-documented journalistic research published by online news portal Animal…
Colombian journalist Daniel Samper recently conducted a light-hearted YouTube challenge…with FARC leader Jesus Santrich. Participating in a viral stunt, it involved squeezing lemon juice into their eyes and seeing who endured…
Less than one year from the 2018 election, electoral polls have pointed out that Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, a former Mayor of Mexico City, two-time Presidential candidate and current leader…
By Dr. Vince Hooper - The current political instability in South America could spread to neighboring countries and end in a full blown economic and financial crisis. South America’s problems…
By Maureen Gueunet; cross-posted from Open City Documentaries - This year’s Open City Documentary Festival will present the UK premiere of Paz Encina’s new feature film, the documentary Memory Exercises. The…
By Martin Wilson. Born from Dr. Brantley Nicholson’s 2017 May term in Santiago, Chile, conducted through Georgia College - Since the fall of prices in 2011, the global copper market has…
(Cross-Posted article by Elmer Hernandez from PGW Global and International Policy Digest) - Brexit and the election of Donald Trump have provided a rude awakening for many in Europe who had ignored the…
After nearly two decades in print, the fundamental pillars of Peruvian economist and ex-political adviser Hernando de Soto’s bestseller, The Other Path, continues to resonate with modern economic security affairs. His argument…
By Zarif Ahmed - The Rio Carnival in Brazil and the Carnival of Oruro in Bolivia, are perhaps two of the biggest carnival events that take place in South America….
By Kate Harveston - Looking for work is an arduous task. You send out resumes, sometimes unsure if you are really even interested in the job. You’ll come across interviews…
Cuba is fast becoming the go to vacation hotspot of the world, and it’s easy to see why. A rich history and beautiful surroundings make it a fascinating place to…
In a nutshell, Mexican and Colombian drug cartels may occupy a narco-spotlight for the United States and Europe, yet are by no means alone. Investigative journalists Virginia Messi and Juan Manuel…
(Cross-posted from plus 55) - A report from website Ponte Jornalismo revealed that the Military Police of São Paulo have been monitoring individuals who participate in protests. Policemen have the…
(Cross-Posted article by Jim McLennan from Girls with Guns) - “She’s a woman in enemy territory. All women are in enemy territory for centuries, but in this case, this is…
By Kate Harveston - Rental companies tend to go one of two ways — they’re made up of great people who are willing to work with you, or they aren’t. The…
(Cross-posted article by Zarif Ahmed from Young Diplomats) - Before the emergence of independent Latin American states, the region saw roughly 300 years of Iberian colonization. Near the end of…
Time is thought to have a strange way of healing all wounds. In the case of a hemorrhaging Puerto Rico, the small Caribbean island can only hope their fate will…
By Kate Harveston - The public has been speculating how the Trump presidency will affect different groups since before the November 2016 election. However, one topic that hasn’t really been addressed is…
By Dr. Håvar Solheim; University lecturer Modern History; Department of Latin American Studies; Leiden University - For years Latin America has been profiled as one of the most violent regions in…
Prominent Mexican activists, journalists and lawyers were illegally spied upon by the Mexican Government using spyware which infected their smartphones. The spyware was installed on devices after targets were lured…
In economics, one of the most basic principles is supply and demand. It’s all about the amount of a product that’s available and buyers’ desire for said product. Supply and…