Electricity Consumption in Brazil: An October Surprise?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Energy analyst and wannabe Chilango Jesse Rogers on the risks to electricity shortfalls over the coming months in Brazil.

All dried up

All dried up

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Brazilection 2014: It’s TV time!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

NoSeMancha’s Brazilian election analyst João Schlüter looks back on the first week of TV spots in the presidential campaign. 

The incumbent is running on a message of "more change" only one interesting feature of the Brazilian TV campaign

The incumbent is running on a message of “more change” only one interesting feature of the Brazilian TV campaign

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Brazilection 2014: A first glimpse at a new race

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

In a first poll after the death of Presidential candidate Eduardo Campos his likely replacement Marina Silva is shaking up the field reports NoSeMancha’s Brazilian election analyst João Schlüter. 

A new face in the race

A new face in the race

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Brazilection 2014: A tragic game changer

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

NoSeMancha’s Brazilian election analyst João Schlüter on the consequences of the death of presidential candidate Eduardo Campos who was killed in an airplane crash on August 13.  

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Security–Mexico’s Missing Reform

Posted on August 13, 2014 by theoakahn

Theodore Kahn explains why public security holds the key to Peña Nieto’s reform agenda.

good on paper

Peña Nieto: looks good on paper

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Venezuela: Can the revolution survive with a little help from its friends?

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Venezuelan contributor Francisco Rodríguez on the Bolivarian Republic’s increasing dependency on China 

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Love at first sight? Yes I’m certain that it happens all the time.

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China and Japan in Latin America: What Competition?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by theoakahn

Theodore Kahn on why China and Japan are not really competing in Latin America—yet.

Ximon bolivar

Ximon Bolivar: Xi and Abe hung out with different crowds during recent Latin America trips

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Shelter From the Storm: Latin America Seeks Climate Change Innovation

Posted on August 4, 2014 by J. Elliot

James McBride on Latin America’s attempts to unite the public and private sectors in pursuit of climate solutions

Extreme weather, such as prolonged drought, is leaving farmers out to pasture

Extreme weather, such as prolonged drought, is leaving farmers out to pasture

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GrieFault: What it Means for Argentina

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Samuel George

On the economic, political and legal ramifications 

"Quiero retruco…"

“Quiero retruco…”

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Press Conference: Axel Kicillof in New York

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Argentine Finance Minister Axel Kicillof’s press conference following an inability to reach an agreement with holdouts funds, thus forcing Argentina into default 

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