Dispelling myths about the battle for democracy in Bolivia
After years of watching embattled Nicolás Maduro remain in power in Venezuela, many international observers did not expect Evo Morales to resign as president of Bolivia. But after massive electoral fraud, Mor
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Central American Caravans
SFS researchers traveled to Guatemala in late October 2018 and studied the movement and composition of the recent Central American caravans. The following Situation Report reveals some of our findings, documenting the se
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Venezuela: more than a brutal regime it’s an evil revolution that must be stopped
The Venezuelan crisis has become the worst humanitarian crisis in the Western Hemisphere, with more than 3 million people fleeing the country in the last few years. As conditions in the country worsen, more Venezuelans a
Continue readingHubris and Prudence in Nicaragua
The latest from fellow Fernando Menéndez about China's place in Nicaragua: "A few short years ago, Chinese investments in Latin America seemed to mean changing the nature of the hemisphere in economic, if not polit
Continue readingTrudeau government two-faced on Iran
"Last month, Canada led efforts at the United Nations to pass a draft resolution condemning Iran for its grave human rights abuses," writes Candice Malcolm. She notes that "ever since 2003, Liberal and Conservative Cana
Continue readingIran Taking Over Latin America
During the last couple months, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been playing a political tug of war over Latin America. On November 10, 2015, Iran's deputy foreign minister held a private meeting with ambassadors from nine La
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Iran Taking Over Latin America
During the last couple months, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been playing a political tug of war over Latin America. On November 10, 2015, Iran's deputy foreign minister held a private meeting with ambassadors from nine Lat
Continue readingYazidis face genocide at hands of Islamic State
Over the past few weeks, Kurdish forces in Northern Iraq have surged and liberated more than 30 villages previously held by Daesh, or the so-called Islamic State. Backed and aided by Canadian and American-led air strikes
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