Chile’s Strong Economy: A Case of Positive Policy and Freedom
Chile continues to lead Latin America in 2013 in both economic growth and economic freedom. These positive outcomes reflect well on the solid policy choices… Read More
Kerry in Spotlight; Hot Issues Remain for Next Secretary of State
Last week, embattled U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice took herself out of the running for Secretary of State as Hillary Clinton’s successor. It did not take… Read More
Obama Administration Prepares to Resume Nuclear Talks with Iran as Congress Ratchets Up Sanctions
The long-stalled talks on Iran’s nuclear program will soon resume. Earlier this week, European Union diplomat Helga Schmid contacted Iran’s deputy nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri,… Read More
Time to Boost Free Trade Closer to Home
America’s free trade agreements in Latin America are a major opportunity. But even though the new U.S.–Panama free trade agreement went into effect on October… Read More
Fast and Furious, Marijuana Legalization Still Worry Our Southern Neighbors
Since November 6, President Obama has had little time to savor his electoral victory. The White House is in the throes of dealing with, among… Read More
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Obama Should Be Guided by His Own Words on Latin America
In his generally disappointing September 25 address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama trotted out a number of fundamental American principles. He called… Read More
Iran: A Strategy for the Threat Closer to Home
The House of Representatives will soon take floor action on a piece of legislation know as the Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act, aimed… Read More
Congress Wants to Know Why an American Is Hostage to Bolivian Injustice
On May 12, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights will focus a spotlight on the case of Jacob Ostreicher,… Read More
Bolivia: Iran’s Newest Friend in Latin America
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has long been Iran’s greatest ally in the Western Hemisphere, but as Chavez’s cancer grows and his country’s future becomes increasingly uncertain,… Read More
Economic Freedom Is Surging in Chile
With a score of 78.3 in the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom published by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal, Chile is now… Read More
