Forty years after Colombia began its experiment with political decentralization, the debate over its impact remains unresolved. Has decentralization truly brought power closer to citizens? Has it strengthened democracy, or…
“Truth is stranger than fiction.”— Mark Twain (1897) The Loss of Wonder in the Face of the Extraordinary Amid the nuances of everyday life, surprise and wonder tend to fade…
The Appearance of Political Polarization in Chile Chile has recently elected a new leader in a highly publicized presidential election, prompting renewed discussion about the appearance of political polarization. After…
While political leaders once seemed untouchable, recent years have begun to reveal a new pattern of accountability of former presidents. Heads of state are now facing prosecution, sentencing, and even…
“Why do the words that are never spoken exist, mamá?”(Galeano, 2004) How can one not be moved by human nature when witnessing the long arc of evolution and the world…
