Notícias da América Latina - 20 de maio de 2016

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Talking with the enemy

What’s it like to negotiate for years with the FARC? “Enriching, demanding, oftentimes frustrating,” Colombian negotiator Frank Pearl tells AS/COA’s Adriana La Rotta in our latest podcast episode.

The Colombian conflict’s hall of shame

Fact: Landmines have wounded or killed over 11,000 people in Colombia. As the government and the FARC inch closer to a peace deal, our Weekly Chart maps the numbers defining the five-decade-old armed conflict.

Temer’s Brazil: Not a rosy picture

Far from over, Brazil’s political crisis continues to dog interim President Michel Temer. In AQ’s This Week in Brazil, Eurasia Group’s João Augusto de Castro Neves assesses hurdles for Temer’s economic plans and risks from the Lava Jato corruption probe.
Comentário do monitor:
O podcast é relativamente curto, e é sempre interessante ouvir o que os "especialistas" estrangeiros sobre Brasil estão falando--no caso o Brian Winter, editor-chefe da Americas Quarterly, e João Augusto de Castro Neves, que trabalha para o Eurasia Group. Tenha-se em mente, portanto, que são interlocutores cujas posições econômicas se alinham ao liberalismo e a visão crítica do governo interino não é muito incisiva (apesar do título).

The Ayotzinapa case in one word: “Galling”

What happened to the 43 Mexican students who went missing in September 2014? If only answers were forthcoming. The OAS human rights chief James Cavallaro tells Americas Quarterly about how Mexican authorities botched the case and blocked investigations.
Comentário do monitor:
Essa notícia, especialmente em conjunto com a "On lawlessness on Venezuela..." abaixo demonstra o quê de impunidade na américa latina no que se refere à criminalidade.

The U.S. electoral tone has to mature at some point, right?

“Imagine the negative impact it would have on California and Texas if trade is blocked with Mexico.” That’s just one point Mexico’s Economy Secretary Ildefonso Guajardo made recently about the protectionist tone of the U.S. presidential race. 

WHAT @ASCOA IS READING

What we know about Evo Morales’ son, Fidel: He was raised in secret. His mom’s in jail. He may not exist. http://atfp.co/25dti2f @bsoloway

On lawlessness in Venezuela: police used to make 118 arrests for every 100 murders. They now make 8. http://apne.ws/1suMtD1 @hannahdreier

1000 pesos here, a tank of gas there: @ezrafieser looks at the robust vote-buying practices in the DR. http://bloom.bg/1Tms0cD

Cornelio did a dangerous thing as a young man. As an old one, he turned into a jaguar. @Emma_Marris in Peru: http://bit.ly/22h5gOF @NatGeo

Going for gold: Rio organizers plan to hand out 42 condoms per athlete—triple the amount at London. http://bit.ly/1TjyzzA @marcelmerguizo

Happy 60th to @TheTicoTimes, Costa Rica’s first paper to do investigative reporting, have an enviro beat. http://bit.ly/1qyBo2o @kstancr

“The Nespresso for tortillas” sounds ridiculous. But tortillas. At the touch of a button. http://bit.ly/1YyWZTU @vernemexico @MonicaCruzR

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El Chasqui

El Chasqui é um newsletter semanal da American Society and Council of the Americas. Acesse o link aqui.

Fact and fiction in Brazil

With Dilma Rousseff facing an impeachment trial, it’s hard to predict where Brazil's crisis might be headed. Here’s a chance to get some clarity: Americas Quarterly's Brian Winter writes for Vox, debunking three common myths about the country’s current state.

For a snapshot of "how we got here," check our updated timeline on the crisis.

Anticorruption in Mexico: Moving at a glacial pace

Less than a month before Mexico’s June 5 gubernatorial elections, battling corruption seems low on many officials’ agendas. It shouldn’t be, writes AS/COA’s Carin Zissis for Univision. Nearly 80 percent of Mexicans consider it the most damaging factor for the economy.

Don’t take out the Venezuelan chopping block just yet

After Rousseff’s suspension, a lot of people see Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as the next head of state to roll. But it’s not that easy, say Javier Corrales and Diego Recinos in AQ. For one, the president can’t be impeached. Hugo Chávez made sure of that.

Breathing a little easier in Latin America cities

One in six people is exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution in Latin America and the Caribbean, and all those peseros, guaguas, and micros clogging up traffic do little to help. Find out how city governments are taking on transportation to clear the air.

DR: Change is (probably) not on the horizon

On May 15, Dominicans will elect 4,106 government officials—the most ever in a single election. Polls conflict as to whether President Danilo Medina could win outright or head to a June 26 runoff. Check our Weekly Chart for what’s at stake in elections for Latin America’s second fastest-growing economy. 

WHAT @ASCOA IS READING

Brazil's billionaires are making bank: their wealth has risen 12% in 2016, compared to 1% globally. http://bloom.bg/1T93TAU @DevonPendleton

A prank as old as time: An Argentine radio station tricked Michel Temer into talking w/"Mauricio Macri." http://bit.ly/1X3YUB2 @viarosario

Ingrid Betancourt—arguably the FARC's most famous victim—made a call for forgiveness. A transcript of her speech: http://bit.ly/273a9yx

Just as mezcal's star is rising, Mexican regulators want mom-and-pop producers to stop using the name. http://bit.ly/27a0C8L @el_reportero

As more Americans move to Tijuana, a whole underclass is being erased. @karlazabs on cross-border gentrification: http://bzfd.it/1R0t6py

And yet, a cross-border partnership: Meet the CA Latinos who help run one of MEX's largest mosques. http://fus.in/1TIz8Nu @WTHDZ @Fusion

“Hello, crazies!” BsAs psych ward patients air their thoughts on Radio La Colifata. http://bit.ly/24OMGyQ @AnnaCat_Brigida @RoadsKingdoms