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Make Latin America Great Again!

February 8, 2018 Colin

My proposal to redraw the national borders of Latin America to eliminate shithole countries and city-states in order in favor of great, proud nations.

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Corruption: NOT Business as Usual in Latin America

February 6, 2017 Colin

A look at the major shift in attitudes toward public corruption in Latin America.

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Have you no sense of decency, Dilma?

September 2, 2016 Colin

My take on ousted President Dilma Rousseff’s inappropriate reaction to her impeachment by Brazil’s congress.

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Ending the End of the Pink Tide

August 19, 2016 Colin

My attempt to moderate the neoliberals’ glee at the “receding pink tide” in Latin America, because growing opposition to free trade is a greater obstacle.

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What is Venezuela’s Exit Strategy?

September 22, 2015 Colin

A look at history which implies a right-wing autocrat is more likely to restore Venezuela to a market economy than a democratically elected leader.

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Latin America’s Moorish and Arab Influence

August 17, 2013 Colin

A look at the significant Moorish and Arab footprint in Latin America.

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