The Economist (UK)
Friday, February 28, 2014 - 00:00
Besides requiring masked protesters to identify themselves to the police when asked, the law would stiffen penalties for vandalism and require organizers of demonstrations to forewarn authorities about protests.
Friday, February 28, 2014 - 00:00
The regime's brutal response to opposition protests fuels greater radicalism
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 00:00
Ecuador's president, Rafael Correa, is setting records for the length of time he has spent in office with every day that passes. Even so, his country's voters dealt Mr Correa a blow on February 23rd.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 00:00
The federal intervention in Michoacan has so far been positive. But the inclination to assert control and throw money at a problem whenever protests flare is an old PRI habit that can be counterproductive.
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 00:00
The key to speeding change in Cuba probably lies in Caracas. Thanks to an alliance forged by Fidel and Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan aid accounts for around 15% of Cuba's GDP.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 08:22
The most recent efforts to squash the insurgency at home may push it abroad
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 00:00
Brazil's president has left herself little room for economic manoeuvre ahead of a difficult re-election campaign.
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 00:00
The latest spying allegations are unlikely to upset the course of the peace talks.
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 00:00
After weeks of negotiations between the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) and a consortium led by Spanish builder Sacyr and its Italian counterpart Salini-Impregilo, the two sides have failed to reach agreement on who pays for $1.6 billion of cost over-runs.
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 00:00
The truce is worth saving—if only in order to build on it to create a more lasting peace.