Analysis Post 2
The corruption in Rio is selfish and is causing an unnecessary uproar in the city . The president was impeached and now the governor is facing serious charges. These scandals are crushing the trust the people have for the government.
Colombia signs new peace deal with FARC while critics cry foul
The Colombian government and FARC rebels on Thursday signed a revised version of a historic peace agreement. The guerrilla army has made several important concessions, but opponents of President Juan Manuel Santos continue to reject the new accord. Representatives of both sides worked quickly to amend the peace deal in Havana, which has taken more than four years of arduous… Read more »
Hero or tyrant? Cuba’s Fidel Castro leaves a mixed legacy
Revolutionary hero or egotistical despot? Fidel Castro is viewed wildly differently depending on who — and where — you ask. Fidel Castro, whose death was announced Friday night on Cuban television by his brother, President Raul Castro, ruled over the island nation for half a century. During that time he was seen as both an inspiration by liberation movements and… Read more »
Two FARC rebels killed in Colombia days after peace deal
France24 Reuters Two suspected FARC fighters were killed in combat in northern Colombia on Wednesday, four days after the government announced a revised peace accord with the rebel group.
Brazil arrests ex-Rio governor in corruption investigation
France 24 Reuters The former governor of Rio de Janeiro state was arrested on Thursday as part of a corruption investigation linked to football World Cup building projects that could fuel further political instability in Brazil.
Rival parties claim victory in Haiti’s presidential election
France24 News wires Two of Haiti’s biggest parties stoked tension on Monday by claiming victory for their candidates in a long-delayed presidential election days before official results are due to be released.
Brazil Finance Ministry Says 2017 GDP to Be Lower Than Expected
The Wallstreet Journal By MARLA DICKERSON and LUCIANA MAGALHA SÃO PAULO—The Brazilian government lowered its 2017 annual gross domestic product forecast to 1.0% from 1.6%, a sign that Latin America’s largest economy is struggling to rebound from a deep recession.
Here’s how Trump’s election will affect U.S.-Russian relations
Over the course of the recent U.S. presidential campaign, Donald Trump broke new ground — especially for a Republican candidate — with his consistent praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin. With Trump now headed to the White House, I reached out to a number of Russian politics experts for their take on what this means for U.S.-Russian relations, as well… Read more »
What Is Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy?
President-elect Donald J. Trump will enter the White House having promised to radically alter United States foreign policy, with ramifications for Americans and the world. But it’s not yet clear how. Mr. Trump offered vague and sometimes contradictory proposals during his campaign, with few of the typical details or white papers. Voters, foreign policy professionals and the country’s allies are… Read more »
Brazil’s Currency Tumbling Since Donald Trump’s Election
Donald Trump’s election for president of the United States propelled a worldwide social media frenzy. But, of course, there were those non-Americans who don’t live in the U.S. and simply shrugged their shoulders and said: “that’s not my problem.” But guess what? It’s everyone’s problem. Brazil’s currency, the Real, has tumbled since last Wednesday when the election was called. The… Read more »