Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Tag: Latin America

Trump Administration inherits SOUTHCOM’s expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean

This initiative reflects Washington’s continued influence in the region, reinforcing a modern interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine.

Latin America’s new new left

The recent election in Colombia has produced new hope for the country--and for the whole region.

Building a post-extractivist future for Latin America

The choice is between top-down "Green growth" and bottom-up efforts to transform economies.

Waiting at the border, migrants lean on tradition

One early afternoon, Sandra Vázquez sits on an old metal bench outside a bus station, next to two other women who, like...

Ending Latin America’s sewage decade

The victory of Xiomara Castro in Honduras is a sign that region is ready to exit its lost decade.

Era of US domination of Latin America coming to an end

As U.S. empire fades, so might the Monroe Doctrine come to an end.

A Review of Marcelo Gullo’s book: “International Relations: A Critical Theory...

The book: “Relaciones internacionales: Una teoría crítica desde la periferia sudamericana” (International Relations: a Critical Theory from the South American periphery) contains...

Rep. Ilhan Omar applauded for grilling Elliott Abrams over role in...

"I fail to understand why members of this committee or the American people should find any testimony that you give today to be truthful."

Argentina Senate votes against legalizing abortion

The support for pro-abortion rights legislation won't fade away and activists will continue to push for the passing of such a bill to happen one day soon.

The anti-corruption revolution

Global uprisings against corruption can fuse middle-class concerns over the rule of law to a more radical critique of unequal political systems.

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Trump’s education department freezes civil rights investigations while targeting schools over ‘culture war’ issues

Since returning to office, the Trump administration has stalled thousands of civil rights investigations in education while redirecting federal enforcement toward politically motivated cases.

Greenland! Canada! The Panama Canal! The Gulf of America! Gaza!

Manifest destiny gets a reboot under President Donald Trump.

Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

Tesla paid zero federal income tax in 2024 while GOP pushes more corporate tax...

Musk’s trillion-dollar company paid nothing in federal taxes while working Americans foot the bill.

Pentagon projected to hand $407 billion to private military contractors this fiscal year

"Military spending involves a massive redistribution of wealth from the public to private sector."