The Cofán: Hope in the Midst of Tragedy
Straddling the Ecuadorian-Colombian border reside the semi-indigenous communities of the Cofán. Calling themselves the a’i, this horticultural group is dependent
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Ecuador
Ecuador’s Yasuní Initiative at a Standstill, with President Correa Fast Losing his Appeal as a Magnanimous Visionary with a Capacity to be More than Mean-Spirited
“Every one thinks chiefly of his own, hardly at all of the common interest; and only when he is himself
Read MoreEcuador: Trials with Democracy
Ecuador is a country that, according to conservative human rights body, Freedom House, stands “at the threshold” of democracy, but
Read MoreBus Rapid Transit and the Latin American City: Successes to Date, But Miles to Go
Over the past fifteen years, cities throughout Latin America have achieved a modest, yet significant, revolution in urban design through
Read MoreA note from COHA regarding yesterday’s release (“Ecuador’s Flirtations with Democracy: Correa Does it Somewhat Differently,” 12/9/09)
After a careful analysis of FLACSO’s Guillaume Long’s admirable, if highly critical letter on Ecuador, which devastatingly took to task
Read MoreCOHA In The News: América Latina, la materia pendiente para Barack Obama
Published by Panorama November 28, 2009 Brasil, México y Colombia seguirán siendo las prioridades de Washington en una Latinoamérica de
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