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A Brazilian wildcat miner, or garimpeiro, pans for gold at a wildcat gold mine in a deforested area of the Amazon rainforest.
A Brazilian wildcat miner, or garimpeiro, pans for gold at a wildcat gold mine in a deforested area of the Amazon rainforest. Nacho Doce/ Reuters
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Brazil’s Other Deforestation Threat Plus Benefits of Blue Collar Immigration

by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman September 10, 2024

Deforestation progress in the Amazon offset by losses in the Cerrado; Blue collar immigration’s fiscal and economic benefits. Read More

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Latin America This Week: August 2, 2023
Petro’s response to son’s arrest proves his commitment to democracy; Chile’s constitutional rewrite is becoming a headache for the right; Kenya’s promise to lead Haiti mission wins praise abroad.
Blog Post by Will Freeman and Shannon K. O'Neil August 2, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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Latin America This Week: July 25, 2023
Peru shows no economy is insulated from politics forever; Panama and few others bat above the average on anticorruption; Xóchitl Gálvez puts opposition on the map ahead of Mexico’s 2024 presidential elections.
Blog Post by Will Freeman and Shannon K. O'Neil July 25, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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In Peru, Opposition to Democratic Backsliding Is Growing. Without Leaders, it Might Not Get Far.
Peru's President Dina Boluarte and Congress have eroded democratic norms in the country, spurring protests. However, unless an opposition leader emerges, this new wave of protests will fall short. 
Blog Post by Will Freeman July 20, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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    Latin America This Week: July 18, 2023
    A new conservative government in Spain would keep Latin America on the EU agenda; falling U.S.-China trade makes Mexico top U.S. partner; Guerrero’s violence spurred by poverty, corruption, and shifting U.S. drug demand.
    Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman July 18, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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    Latin America This Week: July 11, 2023
    Guatemala’s first round election upset stands; Brazil’s non-alignment has a democracy blind spot; Remittances to Mexico hit a record $5.7 billion in May.
    Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman July 11, 2023 Latin America’s Moment