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Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Extraordinary Aspects of Peru’s Recent Elections
The uncertainty that surrounded Peru's recent elections should alert Peruvians of the need to consolidate democratic institutions, maintain respect for electoral laws and eliminate possible cases of discrimination and inequality in their electoral process.
May 2, 2016
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Latin America Initiative | Commentary
The Empty Homes of Rio’s 2016 Olympics
Brazilian leaders' investment into transforming Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games, even as the country is quickly spiraling into a deep recession and its housing market has declined, illustrates the government's troubling development priorities.
January 14, 2016
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Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Guatemalan Spring
In the short term, Guatemala requires the consolidation of a strong state and a political-social pact based not only on holding new elections, but also grounded in laws that promote institutional strengthening and an effective response to its citizens' most heartfelt demands, in a context of freedom, justice and inclusion.
October 19, 2015
A gavel rests in front of the Mexican flag.
Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Anti-corruption Reform in Mexico: What Will It Change?
Mexico’s Senate is currently deliberating an amendment to the constitution that aims to eliminate corruption — an endemic problem in Mexico. However, the National Anti-Corruption System Act is not as the government and its allies would have the public believe. Instead, it is full of contradictions.
October 2, 2015
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Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Guatemala’s Shot at Redemption
In a country steeped in political corruption, the Sept. 3 resignation of Guatemala's President Otto Pérez Molina is the first step toward the country's redemption, writes Latin America Initiative program director Erika de la Garza.
September 3, 2015