InternationalCommentary
Transition of Power in Cuba: What You Need to Know
For the first time since 1959, on Thursday someone with a last name other than Castro became president of the island nation. However, as Heritage… Read More
InternationalNews
As Trade, Border Security Issues Emerge, Pence to Fill in for Trump at Summit on Central America
Vice President Mike Pence, standing in for President Donald Trump at the Summit of the Americas, has long been highly engaged in Central American issues…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Migrant Crisis Has Been Averted, Thanks to US-Mexico Cooperation
Over the Easter weekend, news broke about a caravan of Central American migrants heading for the U.S. Led by Pueblo Sin Fronteras, the group of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Trump Should Condemn Cuba’s Illegitimate Transfer of Power at Summit of the Americas
Over the weekend, the Castro regime held yet another unfree and unfair election. Only Communist Party officials were allowed to run, international observers were banned,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Brazilian Ex-President’s Loss in Court Is a Big Win for Rule of Law, Economic Freedom
Brazil’s performance in the 2018 edition of The Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom confirms yet again that South America’s biggest country remains burdened by too… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Tillerson’s Efforts to Prevent Foreign Adversaries From Expanding in Latin America Are Wise
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson just wrapped up a multinational journey of Latin America and, by all accounts, the trip was a resounding success. Oddly… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why the US Must Keep Working With Honduras, Despite Cases of Corruption
A recent investigation conducted by the Associated Press discovered that Jose David Aguilar Moran, Honduras’ police chief, personally supported narcotrafficking by freeing a cocaine seizure… Read More
InternationalCommentary
International Court Pushes Gay Marriage on 20 Latin American Nations
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights called last week for the recognition of same-sex marriage and of proclaimed “gender identity” as a protected category for… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The New York Times Left Socialism’s Role Out of Its Report on Venezuela’s Devastation
Kudos to The New York Times—yes, The New York Times—for running an excellent, detailed story on the mass starvation and economic catastrophe taking place in… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Nicaragua’s Sham Elections Highlight the Continued Erosion of Democratic Freedoms
Earlier this month, Nicaragua held local elections for the country’s 153 mayoral seats. The ruling leftist National Liberation Sandinista Front won 135 of the seats,… Read More
InternationalNews
Cuban Exiles Recount ‘Sonic’ Torture by Castro Regime
A group of Cuban exiles and former political prisoners gathered on Capitol Hill to recount human rights abuses that they and their relatives suffered at… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Latin America Should Not Tolerate Cuba’s Aggression Toward US Diplomats
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently announced that he would expel two-thirds of Cuba’s diplomats stationed at their embassy in Washington, D.C. This move comes… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Trump’s Decision to Ban Venezuelan Government Officials Was Long Overdue
The president took long-needed action on Sunday when he put in place travel restrictions on a number of high-profile Venezuelan officials. As part of ban,… Read More
InternationalNews
Underreported: Meet 2 Political Prisoners From Socialist Venezuela
In recent months, Venezuela has spiraled into a full-blown humanitarian and political crisis. Politicians with criminal backgrounds run the country, employing violence and arresting peaceful,… Read More
InternationalNews
Venezuela’s Socialist Leader Asks for UN Meeting With Trump as His Nation Crumbles
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he is ready to meet with President Donald Trump, just days after Washington hit the ruling socialist regime with sanctions…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
This Young Violinist Inspired Venezuelans to Stand for Freedom. Now He’s Rotting in Prison.
One of the stories coming out of Venezuela that has simultaneously saddened and inspired has been that of Wuilly Arteaga, a talented young violinist who… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The World Must Turn Back Venezuela’s Growing Dictatorship
Venezuela has succumbed to dictatorship. It’s going to take a concerted international effort to reverse this ugly development. On July 30, socialist strongman Nicolas Maduro… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Socialism Has Destroyed Venezuela
Friedrich Hayek famously observed that socialist central planning puts countries on the road to serfdom. The latest dead end on that highway to hell—already littered… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Corruption in Brazil Starts at the Top
The former two-term president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva, was sentenced July 12 to nearly 10 years in prison. It is the most… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Argentina Issues 100-Year Junk Bonds, but Has Yet to Fix the Nation’s Real Problems
One hundred years ago, Argentina was one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Today, its gross domestic product per capita is about the same… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Meet the Socialist Leader Who’s Driving Bolivia Into the Ground
Socialist Evo Morales has been president of Bolivia for over a decade. Although he claims to be working for the people, his populist policies have… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Trump Will Reverse the Damage Done By Obama’s Cuba Policy
If “America First” means anything, it must mean preventing a virulently anti-American criminal enterprise from perpetuating its existence next door and reproducing itself throughout the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Political and Economic Chaos in Brazil Highlights Need for Reforms
There is not much good news coming out of Brazil these days. Political corruption scandals continue to rock the country, and the political instability has… Read More
InternationalCommentary
I Grew Up in Chavez’s Socialist Venezuela. Here’s What I Think About the Current Crisis.
Venezuela’s air is thick with tear gas and its streets are stained with the blood of its youth. The South American nation has been reduced… Read More
InternationalCommentary
This May Be Venezuela’s Tiananmen Square Moment
Venezuela is no stranger to protests, but the recent uprisings have rocked the country and stirred questions about the nation’s future. This past week, the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Soros Used US Tax Dollars to Consolidate Power in Colombia
In a recent letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, six U.S. Senators asked for an investigation into whether the United States Agency for International… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Economic Freedom the Biggest Loser in Ecuador’s Election
Last Sunday, economic freedom and sound governance took a hit in Ecuador. Lenín Moreno, the nation’s former vice president and socialist candidate, won by a… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Orphanage Fire in Guatemala Reflects Dire Situation in Central America
Two weeks ago, at least 40 girls died in a fire at an orphanage in San Jose Pinula, Guatemala. The facility was fitted to host… Read More
InternationalCommentary
From the Car Wash to the Butcher Shop, Corruption Permeates Brazil
For the past three years, a massive (and still unfolding) public corruption scandal known as “Operation “Car Wash” has rocked Brazil. The scandal includes allegations of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Corrupt Venezuelan Regime Failing to Quell Humanitarian Crisis
Not too long ago, oil reserves and natural resources made Venezuela the richest country in South America. Now, President Nicolas Maduro’s corrupt socialist policies have… Read More
