Brazilian Presidential Race Led by Polarizing Figures

Brazilian society finds itself in a situation of polarization that has been aggravated with the corruption scandals. The two leading candidates seem to represent a poor choice for most Brazilians. If the legal system can impose itself above political considerations, this is a victory for Brazilian law and order. The outcome of this election will affect the direction of Brazilian democracy and foreign policy for years to come and could lead to serious consequences for the people of Brazil and for the region.

Maduro y su nuevo espectáculo de guerra en la frontera con Colombia

Con intimidación y amenaza, con un supuesto y burdo «ejercicio militar combinado», el régimen madurista respondía al inocultable, legítimo y necesario apretón que le hiciera la comunidad internacional. Esa reacción gubernamental venezolana pone de manifiesto el miedo que tienen por una cada vez más posible intervención militar, colectiva o unilateral, en su contra.

Long live Kofi Annam!

Kofi Annan took the trip to immortality in 2018. He was the first UN employee to rise to the helm of the organization. The UN was supposed to act as the peace keeping institution and the standard bearer for the protection of human rights. Needles to count the instances when the UN has failed to fulfill on its promise, he soon realized that barbarism started within nations not between nations