New restrictions in Chile effectively target poorer migrants, many of whom are Afro-Caribbeans from Haiti and the Dominican Republic. They also coincide with a rightward shift in opinion.
Source: AMERICA ECONOMIA
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Mexico, A Republic Of Corruption
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The economic and political tragedy unfolding in Venezuela should be a call to action for the rest of the region’s countries, especially with the early presidential election (April 22) looming.
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The legalistic formula the Bolivian leader has found to perpetuate his presidency is despotic and shameful.
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Building underground rail systems is a major investment, but increasingly it is one that is justified economically — and otherwise.
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Venezuela is not running out of banknotes due to criminal or speculative hoarding.
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Trump’s victory reminds this Chilean writer of some of the worst moments of the past half-century, including 1973 army coup in Chile and the 9/11 terror attacks.