Andy Robinson

Andy Robinson is a reporter for the Barcelona daily La Vanguardia. Now on assignment in Latin America, he is the author of the book Un Reportero en la Montaña Mágica, on Davos and inequality.

Europe October 9, 2017

Can Podemos and Its Allies Save Spanish Democracy?

They’re offering a responsible alternative to the two sets of flag-wavers on the question of independence for Catalonia.

Andy Robinson
Latin America March 29, 2017

Has Trump Opened the Door to the Mexican Left?

Resistance to his bigotry and deportations is converging with growing opposition to NAFTA and neoliberalism.

Andy Robinson
July 27, 2016

Brazil For Sale: How a Legal Coup Set the Stage for Privatization

More austerity and the sell off of treasured public assets will worsen an already crippling recession.

Andy Robinson
Latin America May 18, 2016

Brazil’s New Government Shows Its Colors: All White, All Male, Ultra-Conservative

Months of furious pot-banging against Dilma Rousseff have now given way to anti-coup protests by Brazilian youth.

Andy Robinson
Housing and Homelessness January 5, 2016

A Conversation With Guilherme Boulos, Leader of Brazil’s Homeless Workers’ Movement

“Brazil is now a machine that creates homelessness.”

Andy Robinson
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Latin America January 5, 2016

Can Brazil’s Workers’ Party Survive?

President Dilma Rousseff is facing an impeachment drive, a tanking economy—and grassroots party activists furious at her austerity policies and pro-corporate development strategy.

Andy Robinson
Europe October 5, 2015

Why the Catalonia Separatist Question Will Continue to Plague Spain

Left-right divisions, amid continuing public anger at government austerity and corruption, have stymied unity in both the anti- and pro-independence camps.

Andy Robinson
Disaster Capitalism February 27, 2015

Did Syriza Sell Out?

No—the Greek negotiators had to swallow some bitter pills, but they extracted crucial concessions from the troika.

Andy Robinson
Regions and Countries October 21, 2014

Will Catalonia Secede From Spain?

Catalans are fed up with Madrid’s austerity and corruption—making November’s referendum nonbinding has only postponed the confrontation.

Andy Robinson
Law February 21, 2013

Political Corruption and Media Retribution in Spain and Greece

What happens when the media report the crimes of the elite, amid the worst economic crisis in decades? They get threatened—sometimes with their lives.

Andy Robinson

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Andy Robinson

Europe October 9, 2017

They’re offering a responsible alternative to the two sets of flag-wavers on the question of independence for Catalonia.

Latin America March 29, 2017

Resistance to his bigotry and deportations is converging with growing opposition to NAFTA and neoliberalism.

July 27, 2016

More austerity and the sell off of treasured public assets will worsen an already crippling recession.

Latin America May 18, 2016

Months of furious pot-banging against Dilma Rousseff have now given way to anti-coup protests by Brazilian youth.

Housing and Homelessness January 5, 2016

“Brazil is now a machine that creates homelessness.”

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

Latin America January 5, 2016

President Dilma Rousseff is facing an impeachment drive, a tanking economy—and grassroots party activists furious at her austerity policies and pro-corporate development strategy.

Europe October 5, 2015

Left-right divisions, amid continuing public anger at government austerity and corruption, have stymied unity in both the anti- and pro-independence camps.

Disaster Capitalism February 27, 2015

No—the Greek negotiators had to swallow some bitter pills, but they extracted crucial concessions from the troika.

Regions and Countries October 21, 2014

Catalans are fed up with Madrid’s austerity and corruption—making November’s referendum nonbinding has only postponed the confrontation.

Law February 21, 2013

What happens when the media report the crimes of the elite, amid the worst economic crisis in decades? They get threatened—sometimes with their lives.