Category: Southern Cone
January 27, 2025 > Javier A. Cisterna Figueroa
Charrúa: Chile’s Energy Enclave Battling Darkness
High-voltage towers, metal fences, and warning signs greet visitors as they enter the rural town of Charrúa, located nearly 500 kilometers south of Santiago, Chile’s capital. Here, a community made […] Read More >
November 3, 2023 > Amanda Magnani
Indigenous-led Seed Bank Protects the Amazon’s Biodiversity
RORAIMA, BRAZIL – The sun has barely risen as men and women leave their homes to make their way towards the maloca, a tall hut as large as an amphitheater. […] Read More >
October 20, 2023 > Pablo Martínez-Sistac
It Takes Three to Tango: Argentina at a crossroads as 2023 elections near
A century ago when legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel walked the streets of Buenos Aires, he assured Argentinians in his song “Volver” that 20 years is nothing. Today, they are […] Read More >
April 8, 2023 > Alfredo Eladio Moreno
China, the Americas, and Lithium — A Tale of Investment in Emerging Markets
NEW YORK — Year-to-date, Chinese investments in Latin American lithium — as measured by the price tag of projects and acquisition value — have surpassed investment levels in 2021, according […] Read More >
March 24, 2023 > Jacob Kessler
Here’s What You Need to Know Ahead of the Lula-Xi Meeting
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to travel to China on April 14. After initially postponing the trip due to contracting pneumonia, he will meet with Chinese […] Read More >
February 17, 2023 > Michael Kepp
Lula looks to Marina Silva again to stanch forest loss
Since taking office on Jan. 1, left-leaning Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has moved quickly to reverse the environmental policies of his right-wing predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. Among his […] Read More >
January 30, 2023 > Laurence Blair
A Corruption Scandal Is Making Waves in ‘Squeaky-Clean’ Uruguay
This article was republished with permission from World Politics Review. To view the original, click here. The story was damaging enough to begin with. Last September, Alejandro Astesiano — chief […] Read More >
January 18, 2023 > Euan Marshall
Unifying Brazil will be Lula’s biggest challenge in office
In the aftermath of Sunday’s violent riots in Brazil’s federal capital, which caused widespread damage to the seats of all three branches of power, prominent political figures were quick to […] Read More >
January 17, 2023 > Amanda Audi
As post-riot arrests mount, far-right agitators call for “respect” for Lula
From his hotel bed in Monterrey, Mexico, journalist Oswaldo Eustáquio accepted a video call from The Brazilian Report. Judging by his relaxed demeanor, one would have a hard time believing […] Read More >
January 14, 2023 > Amanda Magnani
Instagram Account “Contragolpe Brasil” Identifies Jan. 8 Rioters
Mere hours after the start of the Jan. 8 riot at Three Powers Plaza, where the Brazilian government’s executive, legislative and judicial powers sit, Instagram account Contragolpe Brasil started posting […] Read More >