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Migration in Latin America
Migration in Latin America
Explaining Latin America’s history of welcoming migrants, the push and pull factor at work in migration to the US, and the internal South American migration caused by the crisis in Venezuela.
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US embargo blocks constructive policy approach to Cuba
US embargo blocks constructive policy approach to Cuba
Protests in Cuba have brought the US embargo back into the public debate but really are more about a failed regime and unaccountable political system.
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Biden’s Dangerous Corruption Obsession
Biden’s Dangerous Corruption Obsession
Rooting out graft may be good politics at home, but it won’t fix Latin America’s socioeconomic woes.
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Colombia upheaval risks populist contagion from outside
Colombia upheaval risks populist contagion from outside
Social protest is a new, and potentially positive, phenomenon for a still-repressive country, but stokes fear in its conservative political establishment.
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The economics of populism is failing in Latin America
The economics of populism is failing in Latin America
Anger at the perceived failure of the political class has driven a wave of populist leaders but their lack of economic success is worrying for the region's future.
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The pandemic has shown that workers in the informal economy need a safety net, too
The pandemic has shown that workers in the informal economy need a safety net, too
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Developing social insurance schemes for informal and ‘gig’ workers
Developing social insurance schemes for informal and ‘gig’ workers
Adapting to post-COVID-19 realities
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Developing Social Insurance Schemes for Informal and ‘Gig’ Worker
Developing Social Insurance Schemes for Informal and ‘Gig’ Worker
This briefing, which is published under the Global Economy and Finance Programme’s ‘Rebuilding International Economic Cooperation’ project, highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating economic and social insecurity for more than 2 billion people employed in the informal sector, and adding to global inequality. A radical rethink of the nature of work and social insurance is needed.
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Autocrats Have a Playbook—Now Democrats Need One Too
Autocrats Have a Playbook—Now Democrats Need One Too
With democracy still in retreat, it is time to get smart about fighting back.
