Another fight between developers and indigenous tribes is raging deep in the rain forest. The rules have changed since Belo Monte. Who will win this time?
Infrastructure
Why Amazon Tribes Are Losing the Fight Against New Dams – Again
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Juliana Barbassa
Summary: A Conversation on the Rio Olympics - Faster, Higher, Stronger
The 2016 Summer Olympics are a historic opportunity for Brazil to effect lasting social change while reaping investment benefits.
LatAm Minute: Juliana Barbassa on What the Olympics Mean for Brazil
The Brazilian public's attitude toward hosting the 2016 Summer Games has gone from excitement to ambivalence, the author tells AS/COA Online in this audio interview.
Santiago 2015 Blog: Solving Chile's Electrical Gridlock
Connecting electrical grids and reducing prices may be one of the country’s top...
Summary: Transitioning to Clean Energy in Central America and the Caribbean
With unprecedented international attention given to energy security, Central America and the Caribbean represent the test case for energy policy that leads to a sustainable energy future.
Slippery When Wet: Only 4.5 Percent of Costa Rican Roads are in Good Condition, Study Finds
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L. Arias
At AS/COA’s San José conference, the World Bank’s Roberto Echandi said Costa Rica has fallen behind its rivals due to lack of infrastructure investment, which is affecting tourism.