Can Democracy Stop Extractivism and Authoritarianism?

Can Democracy Stop Extractivism and Authoritarianism?

Ecuador’s electorate will go to a runoff vote in April in a highly polarized climate. At stake is a broader ...
Destroying Dreams by Dismantling the Public University

Destroying Dreams by Dismantling the Public University

Free access to higher education has long held the promise of upward mobility in Argentina. Under Javier Milei’s severe budget ...
The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World (Review)

The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World (Review)

Chomsky and Robinson’s new critical survey of American foreign policy seeks to dispel the myth that the United States is ...
The Shadows of the Past Hang over Guatemala's 2023 Elections

The Shadows of the Past Hang over Guatemala’s 2023 Elections

Guatemala's June 25 elections are troubled by anti-democratic backsliding and dominated by traditional elites, raising questions about their legitimacy ...
El Salvador Arrests Prominent Anti-Mining Activists

El Salvador Arrests Prominent Anti-Mining Activists

The government of Nayib Bukele opens civil war wounds by arresting five water defenders linked to the historic community of ...
"The Major Challenge to Brazilian Democracy Today Is Bolsonarismo"

“The Major Challenge to Brazilian Democracy Today Is Bolsonarismo”

In the wake of the attack on Brasília, both the Lula administration and civil society have a major role to ...
Popular Organizing is the Only Way to Stop Bolsonarismo

Popular Organizing is the Only Way to Stop Bolsonarismo

The essence of the phenomenon tied to Jair Bolsonaro's rise is extreme, and it is a potent force for radicalizing ...
Peru's Escalating Crisis

Peru’s Escalating Crisis

With mass protests rocking the country and the legitimacy of state powers in ruins, space for dialogue is closing ...