Author Archives: Mancha Contributor

Brazil’s drug gangs prepare for the World Cup

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

A provocative video-report from the UK’s Channel 4 News

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Orange Collar Workers: The Future of Latin America’s Creative Economy

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Felipe Buitrago and Iván Duque, authors of The Orange Economy, examine the potential of the creative economy in Latin America 

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Why Bolsa Familia Works

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Brazilian economist Carlos Góes on the libertarian roots of Conditional Cash Transfer programs

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Gol Para Flamengo

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Estádio do Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro) reacts to a goal for the home against Emelec of Guayaquil (Ecuador), 3.26.2014

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Fighting Gender-Based Violence in Latin America

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Melissa Gilbert on the importance of International Women’s Day

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Deconstructing the Myth of Democracy in Venezuela

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Caraqueño Francisco Rodríguez on the evolving situation in Venezuela

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Venezuela on Fire

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Caraqueño Francisco Rodríguez on the protests that have shaken his country

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The Development Conundrum

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

International Economist Lisa Frumin on the perils of development volunteering 

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Exit Strategy: Latin America’s Megacities Tackle Transportation

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

James McBride on traffic in Latin America

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Havana, We Have a Problem

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Spying allegations threaten Colombian peace negotiations in Cuba

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