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Sandinistas Dominate Municipal Elections In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Nov 2012

Sandinistas Dominate Municipal Elections In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


Paraguay's Politics Heats Up Ahead Of 2013 Presidential Elections, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Nov 2012

Paraguay's Politics Heats Up Ahead Of 2013 Presidential Elections, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra Nov 2012

Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis Ángel Saavedra Nov 2012

Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis Ángel Saavedra

NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America

This articles discusses the challenges and tensions encountered between indigenous and national systems of justice in Ecuador. The article highlights some of the major issues surrounding indigenous systems, namely, how crime should be dealt with, as well as how indigenous justice has been negatively portrayed in the media. The article suggests that indigenous communities know how to structure their justice systems the best; thus, the national justice system should work with them in a collaborative effort.


Dominican Republic Fiscal Reform Heads To Chamber Of Deputies, Crosby Girã³N Nov 2012

Dominican Republic Fiscal Reform Heads To Chamber Of Deputies, Crosby Girã³N

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No abstract provided.


Uruguay Decriminalizes Abortion, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Nov 2012

Uruguay Decriminalizes Abortion, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Honduran Supreme Court Deems Private Cities Unconstitutional; President Warns They Will Be Built Eventually, George Rodrã­Guez Nov 2012

Honduran Supreme Court Deems Private Cities Unconstitutional; President Warns They Will Be Built Eventually, George Rodrã­Guez

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Six More Years For Venezuelan President Hugo Chã¡Vez, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Oct 2012

Six More Years For Venezuelan President Hugo Chã¡Vez, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Recurring Dream: Us$6.6 Billion Alba Oil Project Inches Ahead In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Oct 2012

Recurring Dream: Us$6.6 Billion Alba Oil Project Inches Ahead In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

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Recurring Dream: Us$6.6 Billion Alba Oil Project Inches Ahead In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Oct 2012

Recurring Dream: Us$6.6 Billion Alba Oil Project Inches Ahead In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America

Just months after pledging to build a longdreamedabout "Nicaragua Canal," the government of President Daniel Ortega is now turning its attention to another expensive megaproject: a Venezuelanbacked oil pipeline and refinery scheme called the Supremo Sueño de Bolívar (Bolívar's Supreme Dream). This article discusses the plans to fund and subsequently build the project, breaking it down in three steps. Not only has skepticism arisen given Chavez's track record of unfulfilled but promised infrastructure projects, but environmental concerns have also been voiced over the planned location of the refinery.


Pemex Announces New Discovery In Deep Waters Of Gulf Of Mexico, Carlos Navarro Oct 2012

Pemex Announces New Discovery In Deep Waters Of Gulf Of Mexico, Carlos Navarro

NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America

This article discusses PEMEX's recent discovery of oil in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It is the second major deep water discovery in the region. The article discusses the need for private investment in order to extract the oil and speculates about the future of bilateral agreements between Mexico and the US regarding deep water oil discoveries.


Pemex Announces New Discovery In Deep Waters Of Gulf Of Mexico, Carlos Navarro Oct 2012

Pemex Announces New Discovery In Deep Waters Of Gulf Of Mexico, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Ecuador's Latest Electoral Process Presents The Left With Major Challenges, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra Oct 2012

Ecuador's Latest Electoral Process Presents The Left With Major Challenges, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Bill To Protect Sierra Caral Remains Stalled In Congress, Louisa Reynolds Oct 2012

Bill To Protect Sierra Caral Remains Stalled In Congress, Louisa Reynolds

NotiCen

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Setting The Agenda: Asia And Latin America In The 21st Century, Ariel C. Armony Oct 2012

Setting The Agenda: Asia And Latin America In The 21st Century, Ariel C. Armony

Center for Latin American Studies Publications

Latin America and Asia are among the world’s fastest growing regions. Trade between Asia and Latin American and Caribbean countries has risen dramatically in recent years. It is undeniable that Asia now plays a formidable role in the economic development of the region. This publication emerges out of the University of Miami’s 2012 “Asia and Latin America in the 21st Century” conference, where leaders from academic, policy, business, and media communities from around the world convened to address the macroeconomic trends, trade relations, and sociopolitical trends that have emerged as the links between Asia and Latin America strengthen. Organized …


Feasibility Analysis Of Online Dispute Resolution In Developing Countries, Maria Mercedes Albornoz, Nuria González Martín Oct 2012

Feasibility Analysis Of Online Dispute Resolution In Developing Countries, Maria Mercedes Albornoz, Nuria González Martín

University of Miami Inter-American Law Review

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Assessing Whether Oil Dependency In Venezuela Contributes To National Instability, Adam Kott Oct 2012

Assessing Whether Oil Dependency In Venezuela Contributes To National Instability, Adam Kott

Journal of Strategic Security

The focus of this article is on what role, if any, oil has on Venezuela's instability. When trying to explain why a resource-rich country experiences slow or negative growth, experts often point to the resource curse. The following pages explore the traditional theory behind the resource curse as well as alternative perspectives to this theory such as ownership structure and the correlation between oil prices and democracy. This article also explores the various forms of instability within Venezuela and their causes. Finally, the article looks at President Hugo Chavez's political and economic policies as well as the stagnation of the …


Paraguay's De Facto Government Struggles At Home And Abroad, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Sep 2012

Paraguay's De Facto Government Struggles At Home And Abroad, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Nicaragua Dusts Off Centuries-Old Interoceanic Canal Dream, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Sep 2012

Nicaragua Dusts Off Centuries-Old Interoceanic Canal Dream, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


Venezuela's Full Membership Changes Face Of Mercosur, Andrã©S Gaudin Sep 2012

Venezuela's Full Membership Changes Face Of Mercosur, Andrã©S Gaudin

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Venezuela's Full Membership Changes Face Of Mercosur, Andrés Gaudin Sep 2012

Venezuela's Full Membership Changes Face Of Mercosur, Andrés Gaudin

NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America

This article discusses the issues surrounding Venezuela's admittance as a full member of MERCOSUR. One of the primary results of this membership is the increased collaboration between member countries regarding oil and gas exploitation, as well as discounted prices of crude.


Center-Left Candidate Andrã©S Manuel Lã³Pez Obrador Breaks With Prd To Concentrate On Expanding Citizen Movement, Carlos Navarro Sep 2012

Center-Left Candidate Andrã©S Manuel Lã³Pez Obrador Breaks With Prd To Concentrate On Expanding Citizen Movement, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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Will Brazil's Belo Monte Dam Get The Green Light?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor Sep 2012

Will Brazil's Belo Monte Dam Get The Green Light?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor

Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports

A Brazilian federal appeals court last month ordered a halt to construction on the controversial Belo Monte dam until indigenous groups are properly consulted, The Guardian reported. However, on Aug. 27, the Supreme Court issued a preliminary ruling that allowed for work on the project to resume. How significant is the charge that the consultation process was not properly followed? Will local groups be able to reach an agreement with developers and the government, which argue that the project is necessary to meet the country's growing energy demand? How could the consultation processes be improved to avoid similar conflicts both …


Will Opposition To Mega Projects Worsen Chile's Energy Woes?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor Sep 2012

Will Opposition To Mega Projects Worsen Chile's Energy Woes?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor

Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports

Chile's Supreme Court last month unanimously rejected the $5 billion Castilla power project, ruling that the 2,100-megawatt plant could ""harm the constitutional guarantee that one can live in an environment free of pollution."" Meanwhile, industry leaders, particularly in the mining sector, have warned that the country's shaky electrical grid is hampering growth and investment. Does the rejection of the Castilla plant represent a major blow to Chile's energy future? How serious are the country's energy woes? Will solar, wind and other cleaner energy sources become more prevalent and help make up some of the shortfall or are they too economically …


Region Faces Ongoing Threat From New Style Of Coup, Andrã©S Gaudin Sep 2012

Region Faces Ongoing Threat From New Style Of Coup, Andrã©S Gaudin

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chã¡Vez Confident As Election Nears, Andrã©S Gaudin Aug 2012

Venezuelan President Hugo Chã¡Vez Confident As Election Nears, Andrã©S Gaudin

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Paraguay's De Facto President Federico Franco Finds New Role More Difficult Than Expected, Andrã©S Gaudin Aug 2012

Paraguay's De Facto President Federico Franco Finds New Role More Difficult Than Expected, Andrã©S Gaudin

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


El Salvador’S Legislature Backs Down After Lengthy Standoff With High Court, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Aug 2012

El Salvador’S Legislature Backs Down After Lengthy Standoff With High Court, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


Haiti’S History Of Paramilitary Squads Continues, Only This Time Haitians Could Back Group Demanding New Armed Forces, George Rodrã­Guez Aug 2012

Haiti’S History Of Paramilitary Squads Continues, Only This Time Haitians Could Back Group Demanding New Armed Forces, George Rodrã­Guez

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


Electoral Reforms Expected To Gain Momentum, Carlos Navarro Aug 2012

Electoral Reforms Expected To Gain Momentum, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.