To Keep Kids from Borders, Fix Things Farther South
The United States must not only reform its domestic immigration policy, but also reassess its drug, trade, and foreign-aid policies toward the region.
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A Difficult Balancing Act
After winning a second term, the hard work now begins for President Juan Manuel Santos.
How Seriously Is Latin America Taking Cybercrime?
To what extent are banks, retailers and credit-card companies in Latin America exposed to liabilities relating to financial cybercrime?
Desarrollo de estándares nacionales y evaluaciones
¿Qué debieran saber los estudiantes y cómo sabe la sociedad qué han aprendido? Estas son dos preguntas que están en el centro del debate acerca del establecimiento de estándares nacionales para evaluar a los estudiantes. Es un debate que suscita altas expectativas, considerando que un sistema de estándares y evaluaciones…
Congressional Testimony: US Disengagement from Latin America
Washington’s inability to influence the situation in Venezuela has given rise to questions about the US’ role in Latin America.
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Young Migrants & US Policy
Increases in the number of apprehensions of Central American children were noticed as early as two years ago.
Is the Caribbean Community in Danger of Collapsing?
What are Caricom’s greatest achievements? Could closer integration benefit the region and, if so, what steps would have to be taken to achieve it?
Teaching Skills
The concept of teaching skills has been gradually gaining greater acceptance around the world, contributing to initial training, continuous professional development and teacher evaluation. The essential concept underlying this work is the following: if teachers are required to meet high competence standards, then it is necessary to define what high…
Quality and Coverage
During the last decadem Atlantico y Barranquilla have made efforts to ensure that all children and youth from the state receive education. Between 1993 and 2003 enrollment increased by 174 thousands students and the coverage in preschool also increased. Reprobation decreased and in 2003 it was only half compared to…
Does Fidel’s Death Pave the Way for Change in Cuba?
Fidel Castro, who led the revolution that overthrew Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959 and transformed Cuba into a one-party communist state, bedeviling 11 U.S. presidents and at one point bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war, died Nov. 25 at age 90 after years of declining health. Will Fidel’s death pave the way for any significant political or economic changes in Cuba?
Will Immigration Reform Happen in the U.S. This Year?
Hours before a Feb. 28 speech to a joint session of Congress, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled openness during a luncheon with journalists to address legal status for immigrants who are in the United States illegally. What are the chances for immigration reform legislation to win approval this year in Congress?
China’s New Food Security Objectives
China will increase its focus on LAC agriculture in order to supplement domestic production with soy and other food imports.
US Drug Policy in the Western Hemisphere
Combating the drug trade has been at the top of the US policy agenda in the Western Hemisphere for over a decade.
A Conversation with the US Ambassadors to the Andean Region
Despite continued tensions among the Andean countries, four U.S. ambassadors painted an encouraging picture of regional stability.
The Cost of Sending Money & the Impact of Technology
After many years of fast growth, remittances to LAC saw a steep drop in 2009 due to the global economic and financial crisis.