Latin America

Jair Bolsonaro of the Social Liberal Party (PSL) was unable to beat Fernando Haddad of the Workers’ Party (PT) in the opening round of Brazil’s presidential election by a mere…

Just a few months short of the presidential election in Brazil, one would find few political analysts, if any, willing to go on the record with a prediction for the…

Despite multiple efforts and the many resources invested in the last half century, policies and interventions to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs have had little impact. This…

In September 2017, Puerto Rico was battered by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane María, the latter being the strongest hurricane to ever hit the island. The United States government’s double standard in handling relief…

The current public health crisis in Venezuela is no longer a problem that the government and other local actors can successfully address. Instead, it has gradually evolved into a humanitarian…

The World Affairs Council (WAC) is a national non-profit dedicated to grassroots education and engagement in international affairs. The Council’s Speaker Series is a regular forum for ambassadors of different…

On February 8th, the Ambassador Insider Series, hosted by The Washington Diplomat at 13U, welcomed Belizean Ambassador to the United States H.E. Daniel Gutierez. Following the event, Five Minutes with…

Venezuelan elections, characterized by unequal media access, unfair use of public financing and pressure on public employees to support government-backed candidates, have long disadvantaged the opposition. However, in light of…

On October 5, 2015, after nearly five years of negotiations, the twelve member countries of the Transpacific Partnership (TPP), a monumental free trade agreement between Pacific Rim countries, successfully completed…

Since June 2012, Uruguay—though one of the smallest nations in the Western Hemisphere—has made tremendous waves in the fight to legalize marijuana. If Uruguay’s congress approves a bill enacted this…