Guatemala’s New President
December 12, 2019
Recent elections in Latin America have resulted in an increase in the hyperpolarization of political parties, leaving a fragmented region betw
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Uruguay 2019 Elections
December 3, 2019
Bolivia gets Opposition Interim President as Evo Morales Seeks Asylum in Mexico
November 14, 2019
This past Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, right-wing Senator Jeanine Áñez declared herself interim president of Bolivia amid a deepening political crisis that has brought the South American country to a standstill since the contested p
Who believes in conspiracy theories in Venezuela?
October 11, 2019
Conspiracy theories are present in politics everywhere, but they do not bode well for politics anywhere. Beliefs that political outcomes are controlled by hidden forces acting contrary to the public good are inconsistent with transparency and political efficacy. Such narratives might be a symptom of failing political institutions, but their pervasiveness might also contribute to democratic failure by fostering polarization and mutual distrust.
Bolivia's Upcoming Elections
September 16, 2019
On October 20th, 2019, Bolivia will engage in a national election to nominate a new Bolivian president for the next five years.
A Guide to Argentina's 2019 Presidential Election
August 12, 2019
On August 11th Argentines will be headed to the polls to vote in the primary elections, the first step in determining who will be on the ballot for the general presidential election on October 27th. While a change in president is always impactful for any country, Argentine citizens are especially aware of the importance of their ballot this time around. Since the beginning of the economic crisis in 2018, the peso has risen to above 40 pesos to the dollar, indicating a 48% inflation rate.
Energy reform in the Mexican elections: continuity or change?
May 2, 2018
Since the 1990s, Mexico’s energy policy has shown a tendency to prioritize short-term objectives as well as its relationship with North America, which resulted in a focus on the production of crude oil for exports to the US. In contrast, the reform passed in 2013 focused on lowering energy costs for Mexican households, increasing investment and employment, and putting the government at the center as owner of oil and gas and regulator of the oil industry. The national presidential elections of 2018 will define the path Mexico will follow in the coming years.
Maduro calls for early Elections
February 13, 2018
Costa Rican Presidential Elections: An Overview
January 25, 2018
The Costa Rican presidential elections are quickly approaching, scheduled to be held on February 4th, 2018. The candidate who receives over 40% of the vote will serve as Costa Rica’s next president from 2018 until 2022. If no candidate receives more than 40% of the vote, a runoff will be held between the two top candidates. Despite the rapid approach of these elections, Costa Ricans are torn between the candidates as a recent scandal has stirred uncertainty in voters.
University of Pittsburgh Hillman Library houses Thomas Walker Collection: A lifetime of scholarly work in Latin America
November 8, 2017
Caridad was a woman of great endurance. Rising at 4am and retiring at midnight, she spent her long days cooking and selling mondongo, or tripe soup, to the men returning from the brothels in a small town in Colombia. With her sparse earnings, she supported her six children and was able to send her eldest, a son, to school. He went on to become a university professor and in turn provided education for his younger siblings. Not unlike mothers around the world, Caridad fought for her children’s survival with resilience and strength.
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