World Politics Review
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 00:00
All this suggests that the U.S. is seeking a deal that would give Washington privileged access to several Colombian bases across the country, and that Bogota is likely to acquiesce
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
This election campaign may be as stable as Ecuadorian politics get for the foreseeable future.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 00:00
"The Mexican cartels are very structured, well armed and organized, and have the power to corrupt"
Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 00:00
The Colombian president has avoided stating his own position on the matter clearly. Yet he is facing growing opposition from opinion leaders and his own supporters over the risks for Colombia's institutions
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 00:00
The freeing of hostages has allowed the group to momentarily regain the initiative. It also provides an opportunity for the new FARC commander, Alfonzo Cano, to demonstrate leadership
Friday, January 23, 2009 - 00:00
During the inaugural speech, as the brand new president made many direct and indirect allusions to different parts of the world, it was difficult to pinpoint where exactly Latin America could hear its name called
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 00:00
No single approach can ensure smooth relations across such a large and diverse region. But a policy of reconciliation and engagement would help defuse historical resentments and perhaps force the region's populist leaders to deal with Washington, rather t
Friday, September 12, 2008 - 00:00
50 percent originates in Brazil, which borders each of the major coca-producing Andean nations, while another 30 percent comes from Venezuela
Friday, August 22, 2008 - 00:00
While Uribe currently enjoys an 85 percent approval rating, 50 percent of those Colombians surveyed say he has not done enough to tackle unemployment, poverty and rising food prices
Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 00:00
The heavy losses suffered by the FARC have made Colombian President Álvaro Uribe the most popular leader in this country's history as he marks six years in office this month.