The Pacific Pumas: An Emerging Model for Emerging Markets

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Samuel George

A new study on Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile: The Pumas of the Pacific Alliance

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The Pacific Pumas: Running with the Tigers

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Argentina’s Day In Court

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Samuel George

A closer look at Argentina’s petition to the US Supreme Court

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Does Argentina have a point?

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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

Robert Redman helps carry the corpse of Bassil Acosta on Feb 12. Redman was murdered later that day.

Robert Redman helps carry the corpse of Bassil Da Acosta on Feb 12. Redman was murdered later that day.

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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 

Short term development projects may make volunteers feel good, but are they effective programs?

Short term development projects may make volunteers feel good, but are they effective?

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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

I hope you like jamming?

I hope you like jamming?

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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

Is the Colombian military spying on the Colombian government?

Is the Colombian military spying on the Colombian government?

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Mexico’s Energy Reforms—We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

Posted on January 31, 2014 by theoakahn

Mexico has passed landmark energy reform – now comes the hard part

The debate over energy reform in Mexico is far from over

The debate over energy reform in Mexico is far from over

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