Contributions from Rachel Glickhouse
Role Reversal: IMF Seeks Latin American Funds for EU
Brazil and Mexico could provide funds to the IMF to aid ailing European economies. But in a shaky global market, Latin American economies may opt to focus on economic policies at home.
Brazil Update: A Rising Tide against Corruption
Popular support to combat corruption is growing in Brazil, as President Dilma Rousseff dismisses wrongdoers from her cabinet and new clean-record laws aim to block offending candidates from office.
Mining Conflict Tests Peruvian President’s Mettle
Protests against Peru’s largest mining project could impact President Ollanta Humala’s mission to attract foreign investment to help fund social inclusion programs.