Brazil
Brazil: Tight Monetary Policy Prolonging Recession
February 23, 2017 (Latin America Data Byte)
(The Hill) Ecuadorian Opposition Tries to Play “Corruption” Card to Swing Election
The Hill: Right-wing opponents in Ecuador are using corruption allegations against Lenin Moreno’s running mate to sway voters, but the Correa government’s record on reducing poverty, inequality, and promoting anti-corruption measures suggests they remain the stronger choice for those seeking real reform.
(The Nation) Ecuador’s Decade of Reform
The Nation: Ecuador’s election will determine whether the country continues Rafael Correa’s leftist reforms or shifts toward a pro-market, right-wing agenda.
Members of Congress Speak Out Against Abuses and Democratic Backsliding in Brazil
Alexander MainThe Hill, February 1, 2017
A Blow to Brazilian Democracy: The Illegitimate Removal of Dilma Rousseff from Power
November 2016, Alexander Main
Will Trump Be Better for Latin America than Obama?
Alexander MainJacobin, January 13, 2017
(The Hill) Institutions, Rule of Law, and Civil Rights Deteriorate in Brazil as Government Doubles Down on Failed Economic Policies
The Hill:Brazil’s impeachment of Dilma Rousseff triggered a deeper erosion of democracy and civil rights, enabling a corrupt elite to push through regressive economic policies that worsen poverty and stall recovery.
Brazil’s Enormous Interest Rate Tax: Can Brazilians Afford It?
December 2016, Mark Weisbrot, Jake Johnston, and Julia Villarruel Carrillo
(The Hill) Fidel Castro Turned Out to Be Right About the US Role in Latin America
The Hill: Reactions to the death of Fidel Castro Ruz have highlighted some of the differences in the way the Cuban revolutionary and long-time head of state is perceived throughout the world.