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Around Latin America

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Colin M. Snider

-In spite of a recent attack that left 13 Colombian soldiers dead, peace talks between the Colombian government and the FARC continue, in an attempt to end civil war and conflict that has lasted nearly 50 years and left tens … Continue reading →

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More Victories & More Protests (or, Why Reducing Bus Fares Won’t Make Brazilian Protests Go Away Immediately)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Colin M. Snider

Following up on the reduction of bus fares in several cities Tuesday, yesterday, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo both announced they were reducing fares for their public transport in the wake of protests over the past week (down to R$2.75 in … Continue reading →

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On Allegations that Argentine & Italian Dictatorships Fixed World Cups

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Colin M. Snider

This week, FIFA is hosting a conference on the World Cup in history. Scholars from throughout the world are gathering to look at how the World Cup has been more than just a sporting event, filtering into the politics, society, … Continue reading →

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Around Latin America

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Colin M. Snider

-While Hugo Chávez’s health is increasingly in question as he underwent surgery for cancer yet again, his political vision appears to remain alive. In gubernatorial elections yesterday in Venezuela, his political coalition won 20 of the 23 elections for state … Continue reading →

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Around Latin America

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Colin M. Snider

-In a move that could have implications for equal marriage rights throughout the country, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that a state law in Oaxaca that banned gay marriage is unconstitutional. –Gunmen assassinated Paraguayan peasant leader Vidal Vega, who fought for … Continue reading →

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Around Latin America

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Colin M. Snider

-With just over a month to go before the Mexican Presidential Election, center-left candidate Manuel López Obrador has narrowed the gap, and is now trailing PRI-candidate and frontrunner Enrique Peña Nieto by only four percentage points in one poll. -Venezuelan … Continue reading →

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Around Latin America

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Colin M. Snider

-Amnesty International has issued a report criticizing Colombia for failing to investigate human rights violations and allowing an atmosphere of impunity to persist, including failure to investigate and prosecute right-wing paramilitary groups and individuals who historically have been tied to … Continue reading →

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Around Latin America

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Colin M. Snider

-The Sixth Summit of the Americas ended yesterday with the United States (with support from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper) and the remaining 31 countries in attendance remaining divided over the issue of including Cuba in the Summit. While the … Continue reading →

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Reconsidering Argentina’s 1978 World Cup Team

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Colin M. Snider

As a fan of Brazilian football (soccer), I find it almost impossible to root for Argentina. They are the worst of the floppers among Latin American countries (rivaling Italy). The Cult of Maradona* is so omnipresent that it is as … Continue reading →

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Around Latin America

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Colin M. Snider

-UNESCO is investigating whether or not to include Brasília on its list of endangered World Heritage sites. The entire city, which was built in the late-1950s and inaugurated in 1960, is on the World Heritage list for its value as … Continue reading →

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