The opening of this institute clearly shows how, whether hated or loved, the late President Hugo Chávez has “become a national obsession,” points out AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.
Venezuela Opens Chávez Institute To Spread Late Leader's Socialist Message
Saída de conservador aumenta chances de ex-presidente
A coalizão conservadora no Chile terá que se unir para escolher um novo candidato, tornando ainda mais provável que Michelle Bachelet vença, escreve Eric Farnsworth para O Estadão.
After Protests, Brazil’s Lawmakers Consider Political Reform
A Chamber of Deputies committee will soon begin work on a massive reform package. But will it happen in time for next year’s election?
Growing Pains: Former Student Leaders Step into Electoral Politics Amid Continuing Mobilization in Chile
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Peter D'Amato
As Chile's student marches continue, some former leaders of the movement are transitioning to electoral politics, looking to win seats in parliament come November.
The PRI's Losses are Peña Nieto's Gains
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Dwight Dyer
Mexico's July election results could help Enrique Peña Nieto's push for reforms, despite modest losses for the PRI.
Protester Confidence in Brazil
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Bob Moser, Marcelo Min
Good economic times, including record low unemployment, provide momentum for Brazilian youth to take to the streets.