31st July 2022

Getting Pesos Off Your Back

The persistent devaluation of the Argentine peso threatens prosperity and trust but is not a preordained result

4th April 2022

Criminal Gangs and Landmine Use in Latin America

An uptick in landmine use by criminal gangs is a result of a weak, corrupt and coopted state in a region working hard to demine after decades of conflict

20th March 2022

What the Ukraine War Says About Latin America

The invasion shows the non-aligned and increasingly undemocratic nature of the region

21st February 2022

The Roots of Argentina's Adulterated Cocaine Tragedy

Argentina's adulterated cocaine tragedy is a symptom of a country in crisis

31st August 2021

A Relatively Peaceful Coexistence

Despite outbursts of Islamophobia, Latin America is a relatively welcoming place for Muslims

22nd December 2020

A Draining City Experience

Homelessness, glitz, slums, and a violent history make Buenos Aires an exhausting and contradictory city

4th December 2020

National Pride and Low Social Trust -- Contradictory or Complementary?

Argentina's high inflation, low social trust, and corruption run side by side with strong national pride