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El Blog de las Americas

The Americas Blog seeks to present a more accurate perspective on economic and political developments in the Western Hemisphere than is often presented in the United States. It will provide information that is often ignored, buried, and sometimes misreported in the major U.S. media.

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• BrazilBrasilDemocracyElectionsEleccionesLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeWorldEl Mundo

The Fake News Machine: How Meta Endangers Brazilian Democracy

By Brett HeinzBrett Heinz

September 30, 2022

30 15:00:00 Septiembre 2022

With just days left before Brazilians head to the polls to decide the political future of their country, the use of social media by political elites to manipulate elections is again in full swing.
With just days left before Brazilians head to the polls to decide the political future of their country, the use of social media by political elites to manipulate elections is again in full swing.

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• BoliviaBoliviaLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeOrganization of American StatesOrganización de los Estados AmericanosWorldEl Mundo

OAS Continues to Dodge Accountability for Actions in the 2019 Bolivian Election

By Francisco R. Rodríguez and Jake JohnstonFrancisco R. Rodríguez y Jake Johnston

August 18, 2022

18 10:00:00 Agosto 2022

The failure of the OAS to explain false claims of fraud it made during the Bolivian elections in 2019 continues to fuel doubts about its ability to monitor elections fairly and objectively.
The failure of the OAS to explain false claims of fraud it made during the Bolivian elections in 2019 continues to fuel doubts about its ability to monitor elections fairly and objectively.

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• Latin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeSanctionsUnited StatesEE. UU.US Foreign PolicyPolítica exterior de EE. UU.VenezuelaVenezuelaWorldEl Mundo

OPEC Plus’s Accelerated Oil Production Pales in Comparison to Lost Output from US Sanctions

By Kevin CashmanKevin Cashman

June 27, 2022

27 Junio 2022

Biden has a significant opportunity in his hands to boost global oil production by breaking with Trump’s failed “maximum pressure” campaigns, and ending unilateral — and likely illegal — sanctions against Iran and Venezuela.
Biden has a significant opportunity in his hands to boost global oil production by breaking with Trump’s failed “maximum pressure” campaigns, and ending unilateral — and likely illegal — sanctions against Iran and Venezuela.

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• BoliviaBoliviaLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeWorldEl Mundo

What is Happening in Bolivia: CEPR’s Recent Work

By CEPRCEPR

June 08, 2022

08 10:45:00 Junio 2022

CEPR recent work and media appearances involving Bolivia
CEPR recent work and media appearances involving Bolivia

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• Latin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeUS Foreign PolicyPolítica exterior de EE. UU.VenezuelaVenezuela

The Venezuela Coup, 20 Years Later

By Dan BeetonDan Beeton

April 12, 2022

12 Abril 2022

The enduring legacy of Venezuela’s short-lived 2002 coup d’etat, and the subsequent countercoup, for US-Latin American relations
The enduring legacy of Venezuela’s short-lived 2002 coup d’etat, and the subsequent countercoup, for US-Latin American relations

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• Globalization and TradeGlobalización y comercioLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeMexicoMexicoWorkersSector del trabajo

Labor Solidarity, and Worker Victories, Across Borders

By Dan BeetonDan Beeton

February 18, 2022

18 Febrero 2022

A new e-book recounts how decades of joint organizing between independent labor unions in Mexico and in the United States has resulted in victories for workers on both sides of the border.
A new e-book recounts how decades of joint organizing between independent labor unions in Mexico and in the United States has resulted in victories for workers on both sides of the border.

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• HondurasHondurasLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeWorldEl Mundo

Honduras: Social and Economic Indicators After 12 Years of National Party Rule

By Brett Heinz and Kevin CashmanBrett Heinz y Kevin Cashman

February 04, 2022

04 Febrero 2022

This post looks at the evolving social and economic situations in Honduras.
This post looks at the evolving social and economic situations in Honduras.

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• Gun Violence PreventionLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeUnited StatesEE. UU.WorldEl Mundo

How US Guns Destabilize Latin America and Fuel the Refugee Crisis

By Algernon AustinAlgernon Austin

December 02, 2021

02 00:00:00 Diciembre 2021

A book review of Ioan Grillo's Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels.
A book review of Ioan Grillo's Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels.

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• HondurasHondurasLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeWorldEl Mundo

Honduras 2021 Elections Live Blog

November 28, 2021

28 Noviembre 2021

Today, November 28, Hondurans head to the polls for crucial elections amid escalating political violence across the country.
Today, November 28, Hondurans head to the polls for crucial elections amid escalating political violence across the country.

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• HondurasHondurasLatin America and the CaribbeanAmérica Latina y el CaribeOrganization of American StatesOrganización de los Estados AmericanosUS Foreign PolicyPolítica exterior de EE. UU.

Honduras to Hold Crucial Elections Amid Escalating Political Violence and Fears of Fraud

November 27, 2021

27 Noviembre 2021

This Sunday, November 28, Hondurans will head to the polls for crucial elections amid escalating political violence across the country.
This Sunday, November 28, Hondurans will head to the polls for crucial elections amid escalating political violence across the country.

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