The challenges facing Guatemala remain enormous. In the short term, Guatemala requires the consolidation of a strong state and a political-social pact based not only on holding new elections, but also grounded in laws that promote institutional strengthening and an effective response to its citizens’ most heartfelt demands, in a context of freedom, justice and inclusion. Continue Reading
This year marks a turning point in Argentinian politics now that Cristina Fernández de Kirchner lacks the constitutional possibility of being reelected. And with the party system fragmented as it is, no candidate has a clear victory. Continue Reading
These are clear signs that the Frente Amplio is on the right track with the Uruguayan electorate. There is no doubt that the majority support for Frente Amplio demonstrated during both elections is related to the changes promoted by the party, including economic development, inclusive economic growth and wealth distribution, improved civil and political rights, and the rule of law. Continue Reading
The Oct. 26 elections in Uruguay confirmed the hegemony of center-left party Frente Amplio (FA). Even though the presidential candidate of this political force, ex-president Tabaré Vázquez (2005-2010), did not win 50 percent of the votes — necessitating a Nov.… Continue Reading
Everybody consumes electronic items, so everybody generates electronic waste. Electronic waste — also known as e-waste or the waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) — can be hazardous for the environment if the materials present are not managed appropriately. WEEE is the… Continue Reading
Governments of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) have called for a discussion on the decriminalization of marijuana after a pilot study found that legalized medical marijuana sales could boost the region’s ailing economies. As a result, the topic was an important agenda item at a CARICOM Inter-Sessional Heads of State Summit held in March 2014. Two aspects of decriminalization were discussed: decriminalization for medical use and decriminalization for recreational use. Continue Reading