The last twelve months have seen several major changes in Latin America, as 2022 brought elections, scandals and one major sports triumph. Politically, a leftward swing has continued to shake up governments across the region, with some experts calling the trend a new “pink tide”....
Despite the various crises of the past year, the culture and institutions of democracy have proven unexpectedly resilient in Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile. These might not be the best of times for liberal democracy in Latin America, but they are not the worst of times, either. As crises have come and gone, the culture and institutions of democracy have proven unexpectedly resilient in many countries....
Chile’s energy transition strategy has evolved in recent years due to a combination of broad-based political support and innovative green technologies.....
After La Capital (Rosario), La Prensa (Buenos Aires) and La Nación (Buenos Aires), The Southern Cross is the fourth-oldest publication in Argentina’s history, founded one year before the now shuttered Buenos Aires Herald....
For newly sworn-in Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, his third term is a chance to take his nation in a new direction. Much has changed since the leftist leader was last in office 12 years ago.....
The election in Brazil of Luis Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) is being hailed by some as the confirmation of Latin American around a shared leftist project, yet even the left can't agree with itself. It's a story that goes back centuries, and can only change with a commitment to move beyond ideology....
Mexico's peso, which ended 2022 with one of its strongest performances in a decade, could have its gains wiped out in 2023 after an expected end to the Bank of Mexico's rate hikes cycle and a possible recession in top trade partner the United States....
In exchange for donating a portion of unspoiled, forested land to Costa Rica's Área de Conservación Guanacaste a national park allowed a juice company to dump its discarded orange peels and pulp, free of charge, in a heavily grazed, largely deforested area nearby.....
Thousands took to the streets in Peru on 12 January in a peaceful protest against the new government and president, after weeks of bloody clashes triggered by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo left at least 42 dead...
BBC - Argentina saw prices almost double last year as the country's annual inflation rate hit its highest level in more than 30 years. Official figures show consumer prices jumped by 94.8% in the 12 months to the end of December.
Argentina is a country full of beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and lively cities. The cuisine is exceptional with a combination of Latin American and Italian influences. Travelers can easily spend more than three months exploring Argentina and still not see everything, so it’s challenging to get a good sense of the country in just 10 days....
For people who are passionate about sustainability this article shows the top 10 eco-sustainable hotels for people who are planning a sustainable trip to Brazil.....
