Millennial politicians are shaking up Latin America. Here’s how they differ from the old guard. Will Freeman and Paul J. Angelo - January 11, 2022 Generational turnover is getting rid of ‘los mismos de siempre’ and making politics more unpredictable.
Chile elected delegates to draft a new constitution — and it’s not tilted toward the elites Julieta Suarez-Cao and Javier Sajuria - June 24, 2021 Chilean political parties suffered a big blow: 40 percent of the votes went to independent candidates. Here’s what that means.
Chile voted to write a new constitution. Will it promise more than the government can deliver? Peter Siavelis and Jennifer Piscopo - October 29, 2020 In a global first, women will make up half the constitutional convention
Chileans vote this weekend whether to rewrite the Pinochet-era constitution. Valeria Palanza, Laia Balcells, and Elsa Voytas - October 21, 2020 A museum that helps people acknowledge the authoritarian past may influence how they feel about politics today.
Chilean protesters are waving the Mapuche flag. What’s the Mapuche flag, and who’s hoisting it? Patricia Rodríguez - November 11, 2019 Indigenous Chileans have been organizing for years. Here’s what they want.
After weeks of Latin American protests, expect to see more women elected to office Magda Hinojosa, Kendall D. Funk, and Jennifer Piscopo - November 6, 2019 Parties nominate more women when citizens distrust government — because so many people believe women are more honest
Few Chileans have a voice in government. That’s why so many are in the streets. Javier Sajuria - November 5, 2019 A small, wealthy class runs both major political parties — and the government.
Chile’s streets are filled with protests. How did a 4 percent fare hike set off such rage? Alisha Holland - October 31, 2019 The metro symbolizes the vast distances — geographically and economically — between rich and poor.
China is investing seriously in Latin America. Should you worry? - January 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68418" align="aligncenter" width="960"] From left: El Salvador Foreign Minister
Cornel West accused Ta-Nehisi Coates of being a neoliberal. Does neoliberal still mean anything? Walter Hatch - January 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68378" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Philosophy professor Cornel West speaks at
Chile just elected a billionaire president. These are the 4 things you need to know. Juan Luna and Jennifer Pribble - December 18, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67397" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters cheer as Sebastián Piñera, Chile's president-elect,
Chile just went to the polls — and transformed its legislature Javier Sajuria - November 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66497" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Presidential candidate Sebastián Piñera waves to
This is how social media data can help NGOs Henry Farrell - October 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65197" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images[/caption] Stefaan Verhulst is
Did Chile ditch its authoritarian government 26 years ago? Not quite. Jennifer Pribble - May 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40086" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Chilean President Patricio Aylwin waves to
Why all the illegal street vending? Ask the mayor Alisha Holland - June 30, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12425" align="aligncenter" width="680"] A street vendor in Bogotá, Colombia.
Bachelet returns to power in Chile with impressive victory, but what does low turnout mean for her mandate? Joshua Tucker - December 18, 2013 [caption id="attachment_4216" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Michelle Bachelet smiles during a
Why victory for Bachelet in Chile is undeniable but bittersweet Joshua Tucker - November 25, 2013 [caption id="attachment_3497" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Michelle Bachelet voting in Chile's