Hugo Chávez and the Future of Venezuela
The “Bolivarian Missions” under Chávez have increased healthcare coverage—especially to the poor segments of society—improved education, and eradicated illiteracy. He
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Month: December 2011
COHA In the Public Arena (November 28-December 2)
On December 3, COHA Director Larry Birns was interviewed by Al-Jazeera on the CELAC summit. On December 2, COHA Director Larry Birns
Read MoreRE: “Government encourages foreigners to come back after reducing to zero IOF for shares and bonds”
by Daniela Machado, Filipe Pacheco e Beatriz Cutait – Valor Econômico Online The Brazilian tax burden has always been a
Read MorePetro and Cano Offer Two Distinct Paths for One Colombia
On October 30, 2011, Bogotá elected Gustavo Petro as its next mayor. After earning a plurality of 32 percent of the
Read MoreThe Modern Gold Rush
By J. Alejandro Artiga-Purcell, November 18, 2011 In September of this year, the price of gold reached a record high,
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The Price of Civilization: Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, Trapped between Development and Environmental Constraints
In Brazil and Chile, the government-backed plans to build two dams in order to increase their domestic energy supplies, have
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