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Marxist Insurgencies And Indigenous Rights; The Cases Of Guatemala And Peru, Cocco Valentina
Marxist Insurgencies And Indigenous Rights; The Cases Of Guatemala And Peru, Cocco Valentina
Dissertations and Theses
"The main purpose of this research is to understand the nature of the relationship between leftist armed guerrillas and indigenous rights in the Latin American region. I argue that the ethnic component and indigenous mobilization have greatly determined the political and social achievements of Marxist insurgencies active in many countries of the sub-continent during the second half of the twentieth century. In order to test my hypothesis, I devote particular attention to the historical exposition and critical analysis of both the ethnic problem and Marxism, in its European, Russian, Chinese, and Latin American versions. Subsequently, I focus on the case …
A Perspective From Honduras' Civil Society Truth Commission, Craig Scott
A Perspective From Honduras' Civil Society Truth Commission, Craig Scott
All Papers
The present document formed the basis for a presentation by the author to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of the House of Commons of Canada during a March 9, 2011, hearing on the situation in Honduras. After referencing the June 28, 2009, coup d’ état in Honduras, the author describes how the post-coup political situation led to the creation of two commissions – a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Comisión de la Verdad y de Reconciliación, or CVR) given its mandate to investigate the “crisis” of June 28, 2009, by the current holder of the Honduran Presidency, …
Nearshore Alternative: Latin America's Potential In The Offshore Legal Process Outsourcing Marketplace, Kara D. Romagnino
Nearshore Alternative: Latin America's Potential In The Offshore Legal Process Outsourcing Marketplace, Kara D. Romagnino
University of Miami Inter-American Law Review
No abstract provided.
Framework For Development Of Renewable Energy Policy For Trinidad And Tobago, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Framework For Development Of Renewable Energy Policy For Trinidad And Tobago, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This report provides background information on the country's energy sector, presents the drivers and barriers to domestic renewable energy development, and proposes a strategy to establish a framework for renewable energy policy.
National Energy Policy Consultations: Carbon Reductions Strategies, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
National Energy Policy Consultations: Carbon Reductions Strategies, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This document provides information on where the country stands in the global context with respect to carbon emissions. It details the obligations that the country has to reduce its carbon emissions under the Kyoto Protocol and outlines some of the strategic steps that will be taken to accomplish this objective.
Challenges Of Designing An Optimal Petroleum Fiscal Model In Latin America, Roger Tissot
Challenges Of Designing An Optimal Petroleum Fiscal Model In Latin America, Roger Tissot
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article traces the recent history of petroleum fiscal models throughout Latin America, including market-oriented models to state corporatism models based on resource nationalism.
Latin America's Nuclear Future, Jorge Zanelli Iglesias
Latin America's Nuclear Future, Jorge Zanelli Iglesias
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses the future of nuclear energy in Latin America in the context of increasing nuclear power production throughout the world. It begins by outlining the history of nuclear power in the region, and then goes on to compare nuclear power to other forms of energy. The article states the various approaches to nuclear energy being taken by different countries in the region, and states the challenges and opportunities that are arising.
Energy Consumption: Challenges And Opportunities Of Urbanization, Heidi Jane Smith
Energy Consumption: Challenges And Opportunities Of Urbanization, Heidi Jane Smith
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article highlights four cities in Latin America (Curitiba, Sáo Paulo, Bogotá, and Monterrey) that have developed mechanisms to reduce their energy consumption.
Petrobras: The Unique Structure Behind Latin America's Best Performing Oil Company, Genaro Arriagada, Chris Cote
Petrobras: The Unique Structure Behind Latin America's Best Performing Oil Company, Genaro Arriagada, Chris Cote
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article details the success of Petrobras, the national oil and gas company of Brazil. In particular, it discusses how the company was formed and how it currently operates as both a government corporation and a dividend-paying private company.
Leading Energy Policy Issues In Latin America, Genaro Arriagada
Leading Energy Policy Issues In Latin America, Genaro Arriagada
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article provides an analysis of the energy sources in Latin America, including oil, natural gas, hydroelectric power, coal, traditional biomass, non-conventional renewable energy sources, and non-conventional hydrocarbons. It specifies the energy situation in three regions (Central America and the Caribbean, South America, and North America), and presents issues related to energy security, integration and geopolitics. Additionally, this article details why energy policy must consider three fundamental elements: efficiency, public corporations and energy prices. It concludes by analyzing Latin America's relationship to global climate change.
Why The United States And Cuba Collaborate, Jorge Piñon
Why The United States And Cuba Collaborate, Jorge Piñon
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article examines Cuba's upcoming oil exploration drilling program. It outlines some of the benefits of collaboration between the United States and Cuba given that the drilling will take place in the Gulf of Mexico. The article recommends an agreement between the two countries similar to the MEXUS Plan (1980) that the United States signed with Mexico.
Argentina's Energy Pricing Challenges, Pablo Fenández-Lamela
Argentina's Energy Pricing Challenges, Pablo Fenández-Lamela
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article examines the challenges that Argentina is facing as the prices of gas, oil, and electricity are capped at below market level. While previously an energy exporter, the country has become an energy importer during times of elevated demand. The topic of energy subsidies is also discussed.
Energy Conflicts: A Growing Concern In Latin America, Patricia I. Vásquez
Energy Conflicts: A Growing Concern In Latin America, Patricia I. Vásquez
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses how the implementation of energy projects has spurred conflict throughout Latin America over the past decade. The article states that there are two underlying factors that trigger such conflicts: economic inequality and weak state management of the revenue being generated by extractive industries. Based on this premise, the article explores a variety of conflicts , including geopolitical and border conflicts at the regional level, revenue conflicts at the national level, and local conflicts.
Central America's Energy Challenges, Cristina Eguizábal
Central America's Energy Challenges, Cristina Eguizábal
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses Central America's current energy matrix and outlines the next steps that the region may consider, such as more hydropower projects, wind parks, and small-scale renewable energy projects in rural areas. Lastly, the article examines the benefits to continuing efforts to link the various power grids in the region for increased efficiency.
What Climate Change Means For Latin America, Paul Isbell
What Climate Change Means For Latin America, Paul Isbell
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses how even though Latin America contributes to only 10% of the world's annual greenhouse gas emissions, the region is vulnerable to the environmental and geopolitical consequences of climate change. The energy matrix in Latin America and the region's carbon emissions are explored.
Petrocaribe: Welcome Relief For An Energy-Poor Region, Chris Cote
Petrocaribe: Welcome Relief For An Energy-Poor Region, Chris Cote
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article outlines the role of PetroCaribe of Venezuela. It details the relationship that Venezuela has with Central American and Caribbean countries as a provider of oil. Additionally, it examines the financing opportunities provided by PetroCaribe. It concludes with a discussion on the long-term prospects of PetroCaribe.
Amaila Falls Hydropower Project - Executive Summary, Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana
Amaila Falls Hydropower Project - Executive Summary, Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana
Latin American Energy Policies
This executive summary of the Amaila Falls Hydropower project provides a description of the project, outlines the legal and administrative framework, states the environmental and social conditions of the region, and outlines the environmental and social impact of the project.
Ministerial Resolution No. 573-2010-Mem/Dm - Short Term Plan For The National Plan Of Rural Electrification, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú
Ministerial Resolution No. 573-2010-Mem/Dm - Short Term Plan For The National Plan Of Rural Electrification, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú
Latin American Energy Policies
Approves Per's Short Term Plan for the National Plan of Rural Electrification for the period 2011-2020.
Ministerial Resolution No. 572-2010-Mem/Dm - National Plan Of Rural Electrification 2011-2020, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú
Ministerial Resolution No. 572-2010-Mem/Dm - National Plan Of Rural Electrification 2011-2020, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas - Perú
Latin American Energy Policies
Approves the National Plan of Rural Electrification of Peru for the period 2011-2020 (PNER).
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo Deals With Ongoing Health, Political Problems, Andrã©S GaudãN
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo Deals With Ongoing Health, Political Problems, Andrã©S GaudãN
NotiSur
No abstract provided.
New Threat To Peru's Forests And Indigenous Peoples, Elsa Chanduvã Jaã±A
New Threat To Peru's Forests And Indigenous Peoples, Elsa Chanduvã Jaã±A
NotiSur
No abstract provided.
Human Rights Council Makes 112 Recommendations To Honduras, Which Government Says It Has Fulfilled, Human Rights Advocate Says Not, George Rodriguez
Human Rights Council Makes 112 Recommendations To Honduras, Which Government Says It Has Fulfilled, Human Rights Advocate Says Not, George Rodriguez
NotiCen
No abstract provided.
Bolivia Makes Clear Its Anti-Imperialism, Andrã©S GaudãN
Bolivia Makes Clear Its Anti-Imperialism, Andrã©S GaudãN
NotiSur
No abstract provided.
Organic Law Of The Electric System And Service, Presidente De La República
Organic Law Of The Electric System And Service, Presidente De La República
Latin American Energy Policies
Establishes the dispositions that will regulate the electric system and the electric service in the country, as well as the international energy exchange through the activities of generation, transmission, distribution and marketing, according to the National Electric System Development Plan and the Economic and Social Development Plan. Art. 21 states that the National Electric System Development Plan will have as one of it's goal the promotion of the use of renewable, alternative and environmentally friendly energy sources.
Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli's Agenda Marches On Unfazed By Opposition, Sean Mattson
Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli's Agenda Marches On Unfazed By Opposition, Sean Mattson
NotiCen
No abstract provided.
Report Suggests That U.S. Immigration Agency Overestimated Deportation Numbers To Sway Funding Decision, Carlos Navarro
Report Suggests That U.S. Immigration Agency Overestimated Deportation Numbers To Sway Funding Decision, Carlos Navarro
SourceMex
No abstract provided.
Leaked Diplomatic Cables Show Strong Concerns About President Felipe Calderã³N’S Campaign Against Drug-Trafficking Organizations, Carlos Navarro
Leaked Diplomatic Cables Show Strong Concerns About President Felipe Calderã³N’S Campaign Against Drug-Trafficking Organizations, Carlos Navarro
SourceMex
No abstract provided.
Ecuadoran Government Attempts To Reform Autonomous And Corrupt Police, Luis ÃNgel Saavedra
Ecuadoran Government Attempts To Reform Autonomous And Corrupt Police, Luis ÃNgel Saavedra
NotiSur
No abstract provided.
Death Of Former President Nã©Stor Kirchner Brings Political Turmoil, Andrã©S GaudãN
Death Of Former President Nã©Stor Kirchner Brings Political Turmoil, Andrã©S GaudãN
NotiSur
No abstract provided.
Short Term Plan For The National Plan Of Rural Electrification 2011-2020, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas
Short Term Plan For The National Plan Of Rural Electrification 2011-2020, Ministerio De Energía Y Minas
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This Plan is based on the National Plan of Rural Electrification 2011-2020 and contains the relation of projects located in the rural zones, isolated locations and on the border of the Country that are to be developed.