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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: June 26, 2023
Bolsonaro’s legal troubles begin; Guatemalan presidential candidates Torres and Arévalo head for second round.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman June 26, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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Latin America This Week: June 20, 2023
Investment inflows perpetuate Mexico’s north-south divides; Washington fetes Uruguay.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman June 20, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
Ecuador
A Surge in Crime and Violence Has Ecuador Reeling
Ecuadorians say crime and public authorities’ inability, or unwillingness, to stop it is what they are most worried about. 
Blog Post by Will Freeman June 14, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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    Latin America This Week: June 12, 2023
    Mexico’s 2024 campaign season officially begins; Petro’s window for reform narrows further; Latin American economies will stagnate through 2025.
    Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman June 12, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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    Latin America This Week: June 5, 2023
    Lula’s promise to reindustrialize Brazil won’t be easy; As Milei gains momentum, dollarization gets a second look.
    Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman June 5, 2023 Latin America’s Moment