Canning House's blog covers the latest breaking news and developing stories in Latin America and Iberia.
Blogs
Why is Bukele on the Path to Reelection in El Salvador?
On 4 February, it is a virtual certainty that Nayib Bukele will be reelected as President of El Salvador. In Canning House's latest blog, Dr Dinorah Azpuru, Dr Mary Fran Malone and Dr Christine Wade consider the factors driving Bukele towards reelection.
- Dinorah Azpuru, Mary F. Malone and Christine J. Wade
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Shifting Strategy: Ecuador's Bold Response to Organised Crime
Last week, Ecuador's president declared a nationwide state of emergency amidst "internal armed conflict." In Canning House's latest blog, Rene Betancourt assesses Ecuador's government's response to the recent wave of violence.
- Rene Betancourt
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The South American Handbook: a centenary history
In this special edition of the Canning House blog, Victor Bulmer-Thomas CMG OBE marks the centenary year of the South American Handbook - the world's longest-running travel guide in the English language - with a detailed exploration of its storied 100-year history.
- Victor Bulmer-Thomas CMG OBE
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Will Milei put ideology before policy?
Javier Milei was inaugurated on Sunday 10 December. His victory in November's run-off election reflects the Argentine electorate’s disillusionment with the political establishment. In Canning House's latest blog, Marina Pera from Control Risks considers what we can expect from Argentina's new president.
- Marina Pera, Control Risks
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Colombia’s Regional Elections: A Barometer for the Peace Agreement Implementation
Colombia's recent regional elections appeared to be something of a reality check for President Gustavo Petro. In Canning House's latest blog, Johanna Amaya-Panche and Juan Federico Pino Uribe consider the results' implications for the implementation of the country's peace agreements.
- Johanna Amaya-Panche & Juan Federico Pino Uribe
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“Argentina just elected the first liberal libertarian president in the history of humanity”
Javier Milei was elected Argentina's next president on Sunday 19 November. As the country steps into "uncharted territory," Andrés Malamud, writing for Canning House's blog, considers: what could possibly go wrong?
- Andrés Malamud