Monthly Archives: February 2013

Colombia Battles for Peace – Maybe this is the Problem

An Editorial from Natalia Lozano, a Colombian International Relations Specialist  Colombia cannot end the violent conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC) unless the peace process gains popular support. But to do so, Colombians must expel the … Continue reading

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Jam of the Week

2.26.2013 – 3.5.2013 Bob Marley – War / No More Trouble

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Who is Sicker- Chávez or the Chávez Economy?

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez returned to Caracas on February 18th after two months of medical treatment in Cuba. If he took any Venezuelan Bolivares there with him they are now worth only two-thirds of their value when he left. 

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Latin America News Flash

Latin America Newsflash 2/24/2013 – 3/3/2013 Breaking news and high quality LATAM journalism Featured Story – Mexican (in)security  

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The Pacific Pumas

As the world grapples with stimulating employment, growth and innovation, a new club of countries is emerging as an engine of regional growth.

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Argentina Censored – But Does it Matter?

From No Se Mancha Staff Member and IMF Research Analyst Cornelius Fleischhaker

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Song of the Week

2/18/2013 – 2/25/2013 Pappo – Desconfio de la Vida (Argentina) Un viejo blues….

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The Weekly Mancha

What We Are Reading 2/19/2013 – 2/26/2013 Breaking news and high quality LATAM journalism Featured Story – Chávez Returns 

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Ecuador Heads to the Polls

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From New York to D.F.: Explaining Safer Cities

An editorial from Erick Mota, a Global Securities Specialist located in Mexico City

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