The Brazilian Riot Was Not Inspired by January 6
The riot in Brasilia arose from the local tradition of political mob violence.
Latin America
Curfews and Restrictions: Peru's Regime Cracks Down
Twenty-five people have died this month amid nationwide protests.
With Lula's Win in Brazil, the Left Dominates Latin America
The question now is whether Bolsonaro’s coalition can remain in place once the man himself is out of power.
Chile Rejects Constitution That Would Have Banned 'Job Insecurity' and Disbanded the Senate
Whether voters will approve of whatever draft the government writes next remains to be seen.
Chile's Proposed Left-Wing Constitution Could Spell Chaos
The 54,000-word draft document is a feeding frenzy of political interests looking to codify special rights and privileges.
Cuba Liberalizes Economy as Economic Crisis and Protests Grow
The island’s communist government announced it would allow foreign investors to enter its nationalized retail industry as it faces shortages, blackouts, and new protests.
Chile's Student-Protester Generation Plays With Constitutional Chaos
Voters will hopefully come to their senses and reject a radical, left-wing constitution.
Cuban Exiles, Lawmakers Commemorate Anniversary of July 11 Protests
One year after major pro-democracy protests swept the communist island, dissidents and leaders in the Cuban-American community remain hopeful that change is coming.
Biden's Summit of the Americas Was Over Before It Started
Biden's decision to exclude nondemocratic countries led to a boycott by allies.
The Decomposition of Cuba's Communist Regime
Martha Bueno's organization, People 4 Cuba, smuggles food and medicine directly into the hands of suffering Cubans to help undermine an oppressive dictatorship.
How Erick Brimen Helped Launch a Honduran Charter City
"We want to attract international entrepreneurs and investors and become a financial center for the country and region."
How Leftist 'Saviors' Ruined Latin America
The Atlas Network's Antonella Marty on the bad ideas that have undermined wealth and stability in the region
Venezuelan Immigrants and the Lawyer Who Let Them Down
Accusations that a Miami attorney “scammed” Venezuelan asylum seekers speak volumes about the cruelty of the U.S. immigration system.
Illegal Immigration Isn't an 'Invasion'
Overheated rhetoric is a ploy to treat migrants like enemy combatants.
Autonomous Mexico
What happened when some indigenous people took their lands back from the state
Cuba's Protests Are a Sign of Imperial Overreach
Busy exploiting its Venezuelan colony, the communist regime failed to see the discontent brewing at home.
Will the Internet Destroy Cuba's Communist Dictatorship?
Historic protests enabled by social media and cellphone footage are threatening to finally end Castro's revolutionary regime.
Can Peru's Constitution Survive a Marxist Onslaught?
Election winner Pedro Castillo plans to end the country’s successful free market reforms.
Colombia's Anti-Imperialists Import Cancel Culture
The rent-seekers' rebellion has achieved little beyond dispelling the Marxist notion of class struggle.
In Peru, Another Near Miss for Latin American Liberty
Costly mistakes have allowed socialism to rise again in the 21st century.
How a Socialist Candidate Plans To Destroy Ecuador's Currency
Will Ecuador make the same mistake Venezuela already suffered through with dedollarization?
Latin American Socialism Comes Home To Roost in Spain
Spain's progressive tax offensive vs. Madrid's rebel government
Foreign Affairs Was Key to the Latino Vote in Florida
If the Latino vote is to determine America’s future, it might help both parties to look southward and attempt to understand the people they want to sway on their own terms.
Will Latin American Civil Rights Be a Casualty of Coronavirus?
Protesters in many countries may find themselves facing down state forces with extralegal powers and a muzzled press.
Latin America's COVID-19 Dilemma: Pestilence or Famine?
Amid growing unrest, oil-dependent nations may have no choice but to open their economies.
Will Civil Rights in Latin America Be a Permanent Casualty of Coronavirus?
Latin American leaders are muzzling journalists, indefinitely postponing elections, and enforcing quarantines with military patrols.
Gloria Alvarez Is Fighting Socialism in Latin America
The granddaughter of Cuban and Hungarian refugees says that political, economic, cultural, and sexual freedom are all intertwined and non-negotiable.
Beto O'Rourke Wants To Overhaul Our Asylum System and Provide Amnesty for 11 Million Immigrants
The presidential hopeful released his immigration plan on Wednesday.
Donald Trump Wants To Fire Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela. Is That a Good Idea?: Podcast
José Ignacio Guédez, a member of the oppostion party La Causa R, says economic sanctions and political pressure will help restore democracy.
If You Liked 'Axis of Evil,' You're Gonna Love 'Troika of Tyranny'
John Bolton makes a pitch for American confrontations with Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.
America Broke the Countries that Migrants in the Caravan Are Trying to Escape
The Trump administration should take them in to make amends, not spurn them
Republicans Whip Up Pre-Midterm Fears With Lies About Invading Migrant Caravan: Reason Roundup
Plus: Trump condemns poor cover-up of Saudi journalist killing and Houston compromises on sex robots.
Stossel: Socialism Fails Every Time
People who fled Cuba and Venezuela warn Americans not to embrace socialism.
Argentine Senate Rejects Abortion Legalization Bill
Had the bill passed, Argentina's conservative president said he would sign it into law.
Will El Chapo's Arrest Make the Drug Trade More Deadly?
Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron explains why taking out cartel kingpins demonstrates the folly of prohibition.
Jeff Sessions Says MS-13 Is a Major Player in the Narcotics Trade. The DEA Disagrees.
The Justice Department splits over the worst way to fight the drug war.
As Food Crisis Continues, Venezuelans Turn to American Friends and Relatives for Help
"If the bourgeoisie hide the food, I myself will bring it to your house," President Nicolas Maduro promised. That's not what happened.
Students Are Bringing Capitalism to Latin America
Q&A with economist Gabriel Calzada Alvarez on trade barriers, higher education, and bringing free markets to the region.
Venezuela: At the Edge of a Deeper Chasm
Nicolas Maduro's brand of socialism has brought poverty, hunger, and death.
Venezuela Reminds Us That Socialism Frequently Leads to Dictatorship
Nicolas Maduro's Venezuela is one place where Friedrich Hayek's most dire warnings remain relevant.
Colombia's President Urges Drug Peace While Accepting Nobel Peace Prize
Juan Manuel Santos reiterates his call for an end to the war on drugs.
How Bitcoin Is Undermining Socialism in Latin America
Rodrigo Souza on why technology is the clearest path to freedom.
3 Ways Bitcoin Is Promoting Freedom in Latin America
Cryptocurrency vs. tariffs, monetary controls, and red tape.
Giancarlo Ibarguen, R.I.P.
Leader of Guatemalan Universidad Francisco Marroquin advocated for startup cities and libertarian ideas in Latin America.
How to Run a Drug Cartel
The black market is driven by the same forces as any other economic enterprise.
Mexican Libertarians Use Social Media to Build Movement of Millennial Activists
Mexico's Libertarian Party is taking cues from classically liberal counterparts in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Argentina.
