Brazil’s Supreme Court to Begin Historic Corruption Trial
Beginning August 2, justices will try 38 defendants accused of involvement in a massive congressional vote-buying scandal.
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
Chile’s Tsunami and the Courtroom Battle
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Nick Lavars
Over two years after disaster struck central Chile, government officials in power at the time are locked in a legal dispute over who is to blame for not issuing the proper warnings.
New Legislation Bolsters, Challenges Press Freedom in Latin America
With May 3 marking World Press Freedom Day, recent legislation in Brazil and Mexico seeks to expand freedom of information, while new and proposed laws in Ecuador, Guatemala, and Peru impose limits.
State-Owned Media and the Public Interest
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Carlos Lauría
The use of state-run media outlets has skyrocketed in Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. What are the implications for freedom of the press?
Guatemala's Military Man, Nicaragua's Revolutionary
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Mike McDonald
A preview article from Americas Quarterly Winter 2012 issue discusses the recent elections in Guatemala and Nicaragua, where chose two competing symbols of their pasts to address modern socioeconomic and security challenges. How will they fare?
Justice in Guatemala
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Natalie Kitroeff
When President-elect Otto Pérez Molina takes office on January 14, he will encounter a judicial system that has made substantial improvements, though challenges remain.
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.
