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The end of Honduras’ narco-dictatorship

With its new president Xiomara Castro, Hondurans have finally put an end to the narco-dictatorship. But replacing the old order proves to be difficult

By Ingrid Ross

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Will the Portuguese Social Democrats remain in power?

Without a clear majority on Sunday's snap elections, the Socialist Democrats will have to prepare for long negotiations to form a government

By Fabian Schmiedel

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The biggest killer of pandemic times: inequality

Inequalities are as extreme as they were at the peak of western imperialism — with deadly consequences. But the solutions are within our grasp

By Jayati Ghosh

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The challenges ahead for Latin America's left

With the victory in Chile, progressive forces in Latin America have gained ground. Nevertheless, democracy in the region is still under pressure

By Pablo Stefanoni

Reuters

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Unnecessary tradeoffs

Centrists and progressives often portray racial agendas and attracting non-urban, working-class voters as irreconcilable. Yet they need not be

By Sheri Berman

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Interviews

'We’ve finally left the dictatorship behind us'

Former presidential candidate Beatriz Sánchez on the upcoming presidential run-off between left and right and the path to a new constitution for Chile

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Sweden's Social Democrats turn left

Ahead of the 2022 elections, Sweden's new prime minister returns to the roots of social democracy. This may give the party an edge over the opposition

By Maria Oskarson

Reuters

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The reality behind Squid Game

The TV show portrayed the stark inequality and brutal competition in today’s South Korea. Their origins lie in the developmentalist model of the 1970s

By Jin-Wook Shin

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How it feels to be a rank outsider

Refusing to be ranked on the social ladder does not take away from the sad truth - one’s perceived status in society lies at the heart of well being

By Kate Pickett

Reuters

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The Czech left needs to rebuild

32 years after the Velvet Revolution, Czechs are angry — and voting accordingly. Only rebuilding the decimated left can bring hope for the future

By Katerina Smejkalova