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Democracy and society

Lula is back

After the Supreme Court annulled his corruption convictions, Brazil could now see a showdown between Lula and Bolsonaro in the 2022 elections

By Christoph Heuser

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Foreign and security policy

Joe Biden's war on corruption in Central America

Unlike migrants, corrupt elites in Central America had nothing to fear under Trump. Joe Biden wants to change that — and the elites are closing ranks

By Martin Reischke

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Future of social democracy

A triumph for Bolivia's Left

The socialists from MAS have achieved a spectacular election victory in Bolivia that could usher in a new post-Morales era

By Jan Souverein

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Future of social democracy

Making finance no longer a dirty word

Uruguay’s progress in increasing financial inclusion proved vital to address the economic crisis caused by the pandemic

By Aníbal Peluffo

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Democracy and society

Venezuela's Maduro is not going anywhere

In the run-up to the upcoming elections, a split opposition and US sanctions have strengthened Maduro's grip on power

By Katharina Wegner

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Latin America

When the crisis becomes permanent

Argentina is in the world’s longest lockdown—and that’s not its only problem. Yet despite high debt and Covid-19, there's hope

By Svenja Blanke

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Latin America

Bolivia's political limbo

In the run-up to the elections in October, Bolivia is more polarised than ever. It's not clear whether that will change after

By Jan Souverein

Reuters

Latin America

When Trump robs a bank

Why Trump drives a wedge between Latin American nations to have his candidate lead the Inter-American Development Bank

By Sandra Weiss

Reuters

Latin America

Uruguay's neoliberal shock therapy

In Uruguay, the centre-right government dismantles the very system that made its pandemic response so successful

By Sebastian Sperling

Reuters

Latin America

Latin America can only thrive with a new eco-social pact

With Covid-19 ravaging across the region and fossil fuels in free fall, Latin America needs to embrace a just transition

By Thea Riofrancos