Americas Quarterly
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 00:00
The decision on whether to uphold the April 2011 ruling from the Ninth Circuit, which barred certain provisions of SB 1070 from taking effect, will fundamentally shape the way immigration policy is determined in the United States.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, rhetoric over the islands' status has yet again escalated in the lead up to Argentina and the United Kingdom marking the hostilities and the 900 soldiers (including three islanders) who died during the conflict.
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 00:00
The visit to Cuba will be the first for the Partido Accion Nacional (PAN) president; a planned 2009 visit was postponed after outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 00:00
The Cuban government released the last of the Ladies in White yesterday after more than 70 members of the group were detained over three separate incidents one week ahead of Pope Benedict XVI's visit.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 00:00
The opposition candidate has yet to fully outline his presidential priorities, but his advisors indicate a balanced approach that would not break with many of President Hugo Chavez's policies.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 00:00
With regard to elections, Mexicans' decisions have traditionally been based on a simplistic understanding of what candidates represent, if we like the way they talk and even their looks.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 00:00
Funes, too, said he was "open to discussion" in his country on the matter.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 00:00
In the event that Chavez loses in October, or that he dies before or after re-election, Diosdado looks likely to be the key player in deciding how the military will respond to a transfer of power that may threaten their political and economic supremacy.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 00:00
China's informal business culture finds a too-familiar environment in Latin America.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 00:00
A senior Shanghai scholar says China poses no threat to the region.