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When a Marxist Loses His Charm

The uruguayan Eduardo Galeano was once the author of elegant and charming journalism. Sadly, his new book is a dumbed-down travesty

May 28, 2013

Books·History·Latin America·Literature

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An arcane deal for the UK to write off a chunk of Argentina's debt in exchange for an end to squabbling over the Falklands was turned down by the British government. It

February 25, 2013

Counterpoints·Economy·Latin America

Super Mario

A brilliant writer with remarkable political gifts, Mario Vargas Llosa is a worthy winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

October 21, 2010

Counterpoints·Latin America·Literature

Havana: The Castros Will Not Be Absolved

"Cuba is decaying at a scandalous pace, physically and morally. The social capital of civil values and mutual trust has evaporated and hatred is taking hold"

March 19, 2010

Communism·Dispatches·Latin America·Welfare State

Rio’s Heart of Darkness

The World cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympics are an incentive and an opportunity to address inequality and drug-related violence in Rio de Janeiro. Will the state try to heal the

February 18, 2010

Dispatches·Latin America

Guide to the Perplexed

Nazi Literature in the Americas by Roberto Bolaño, translated by Chris Andrews

December 14, 2009

Books·Latin America·Literature

Chávez’s Thugs

Chávez's blanket control over the media is highlighted by the armed attack on Globovisión

August 25, 2009

Counterpoints·Human Rights·Latin America·Media

Colombia: A Nation Reborn

Alvaro Uribe has brought prosperity to Colombia, and is now up for "re-re-election". But the legacy of political chaos will continue to be felt, says Vanessa Neumann

May 29, 2009

Developing World·Dispatches·Drugs·Latin America·War on Terror

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Fidel & Che: A Revolutionary Friendship by Simon Reid-Henry

December 5, 2008

Books·Communism·History·Latin America·Politics

Caracas: Chávez’s Secret Fan Club

‘In his decade as president, Chávez has parlayed socioeconomic resentment into near-invincibility. But Venezuela’s decay, and the chinks in his armour, are there for all to see’ GETTY IMAGES And there it

December 2, 2008

Communism·Developing World·Dispatches·Economy·Latin America·North America·Politics·Social Affairs