The Economist
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 00:00
Mr Santos is cooler and more diplomatic than Mr Uribe. But he will be no less determined to defend the security of Colombia.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 00:00
Voters who were hoping for a more worldly and pragmatic successor to the combative Mr Uribe should be pleased with Mr Santos's debut in office.
Monday, August 9, 2010 - 00:00
Although the front-runner, Dilma Rousseff of the ruling Workers' Party, was not as impressive as her seasoned and wily challenger, Jose Serra of the Party of Brazilian Social Democracy, her lead still looks safe.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 00:00
The offer was probably premeditated and approved by his advisers, since it should play well in the campaign as well as with Western diplomats. Foreign affairs have become uncharacteristically important in this year's election.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 00:00
With Fidel Castro returning to public life after a four-year absence, Cuba's state television has the vexed problem of how to refer to him—and whether he or Raul Castro, his younger brother who succeeded him as president, comes first in seniority.
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 00:00
Organising a presidential election in Haiti this year will eventually be as important as giving food, shelter and jobs to the 1.5m people made homeless by January's earthquake.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
For the first time in its history, Brazil is enjoying propitious conditions in four areas that used to pose serious limitations to growth.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
The new government is doing better abroad than at home.
Friday, July 23, 2010 - 00:00
Mr Santos's task is to consolidate Mr Uribe's achievement. That requires not blind copying but correcting mistakes.
Friday, July 23, 2010 - 00:00
Álvaro Uribe tries to undermine his successor's tentative reconciliation with Venezuela's government.