A look at the enduring popularity of Alberto Fujimori and how it has propelled Keiko Fujimori to Peru’s runoff for president in 2016 elections.
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The ‘Terrorist’ vs. ‘Activist’ Debate in Peru
Breaking down the overblown debate on the Associated Press’ use of the word “activist” to describe MRTA collaborator Lori Berenson.
Sex Tourism, Free Speech and Cuba Dave in a Costa Rica Prison
Whoremonger David Strecker, a.k.a. “Cuba Dave,” is locked up in Costa Rica for promoting sex tourism. Strecker’s case raises questions of free speech in Latin America.
What is Venezuela’s Exit Strategy?
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.
Red Notice: International Business Adventure in Russia
Book review and summary of Red Notice, in which American businessman Bill Browder takes on the Russian oligarchy in business and legal justice.
Kingdom of Thieves: El Cartucho, Bogota
An excerpt from Mad Outta Me Head on the old El Cartucho district of Bogota, which was a un-policed neighborhood of drugs and addiction.
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