The Greatest Show On Earth?

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

A show to behold

Maradona's World Cup talk show may be the best thing that happened to TV ever

Maradona’s World Cup talk show may be the best thing that happened to TV ever

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Copa América

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

No Se Mancha’s football guru Fulvio Bortolini considers Latin American teams’ performances in the group stage of the World Cup

ESPN puts 7 Latin American Players and the Coach on it Group Stage All Star Team

ESPN puts 7 Latin American Players and the Coach on it Group Stage All Star Team

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Paying Peter to rob Pablo

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Alex Rosen

Financial Adviser, Political Analyst and Jolly Globetrotter Alex Rosen on Argentina’s quest to return to the financial markets

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Pessimism about Brazil’s growth explained

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Cornelius Fleischhaker

 Cornelius Fleischhaker on why the Brazilian economy is like a shell fish

Can Brazil overcome the ghost of low growth?

The Maracanço is one thing. But can Brazil overcome the ghost of low growth?

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The World Cup in Rio de Janeiro…So Far

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Journalist Julia Michaels on life in Rio during the World Cup. Reblogged courtesy of Real Rio 

LIfe as usual, except not

LIfe as usual, except not

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The Sound of Santiago

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

An epic bro was taking a video of the Santiago skyline when Chile scored its second goal against Spain. This is what said bro heard:

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The Pacific Alliance–What’s the Big Idea?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Samuel George

As the Pacific Alliance kicks off its ninth summit in Nayarit Mexico, this short video takes a look at why it matters at all.

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Should Costa Rica Join the Pacific Alliance?

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

International economics analyst Monica Wojcik considers the effect joining the Pacific Alliance would have on the Costa Rican economy 

Puma Vida, Mae

Puma Vida, Mae

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Powering Growth: Chile’s Energy Conundrum

Posted on June 16, 2014 by J. Elliot

James McBride on Chile’s struggle to balance affordable energy and environmental sustainability

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Hydropower could ease Chile’s energy crunch – but it has also sparked passionate opposition

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The goal is peace: how Colombian football could affect the election

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Samuel George

Can a football victory influence an election?

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