Laura Carlsen

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Laura Carlsen is the director of the Americas Program, an independent foreign-relations think tank based in Mexico City.

“Brazil Is Back,” Says President-Elect Lula

“Brazil Is Back,” Says President-Elect Lula “Brazil Is Back,” Says President-Elect Lula

The leftist politician's defeat of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s recent election is a blow against the global far right.

Nov 11, 2022 / Editorial / Laura Carlsen

A woman in a colorful jacket holds up a ballot.

In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands” In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands”

In Francia Marquez’s hometown, those have suffered the brunt of the violence and inequality are welcoming a new future.

Jun 24, 2022 / Laura Carlsen

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Hondurans Are Fighting for a Future Against the US-Supported Dictatorship Hondurans Are Fighting for a Future Against the US-Supported Dictatorship

A new broad-based coalition including unions, professionals, students, feminists, farmers, and opposition parties is forging a sustained campaign of resistance.

Oct 8, 2019 / Laura Carlsen

Migrant Caravan

Why the Refugee Caravan Is So Big—and What We Need to Do About It Why the Refugee Caravan Is So Big—and What We Need to Do About It

“Central America just couldn’t take it anymore.”

Nov 2, 2018 / Laura Carlsen

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These Women Nobelists Are Fighting for Grassroots Activists in Central America These Women Nobelists Are Fighting for Grassroots Activists in Central America

They’re bringing limelight to women-led movements resisting land grabs and destruction from mining companies, hydroelectric plants, and monoculture plantations.

Nov 17, 2017 / Laura Carlsen

How the ‘Biden Plan’ Will Worsen the Plight of Central American Refugee Children

How the ‘Biden Plan’ Will Worsen the Plight of Central American Refugee Children How the ‘Biden Plan’ Will Worsen the Plight of Central American Refugee Children

The vice president is promoting a 2016 budget that deepens the drug-war and free-trade agendas that contributed to the crisis.

Apr 7, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus

Massacre in Mexico

Massacre in Mexico Massacre in Mexico

The murder of students in Guerrero is raising questions once again about the complicity of law enforcement and public officials in Mexico's drug wars.

Oct 24, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus

What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls?

What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls? What Happens When Mexico’s Drug Kingpin Falls?

US officials claim the capture of Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is a major drug war victory. They're wrong.

Mar 7, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus

The Zapatistas at Twenty

The Zapatistas at Twenty The Zapatistas at Twenty

There are two tests of social change movements: endurance and regeneration. After two decades, Mexico's Zapatista movement can now say it passed both.

Jan 15, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus

Genocide on Trial in Guatemala Genocide on Trial in Guatemala

Finally, after years of persistent effort by courageous women activists, one of the world’s most brutal dictators has been indicted.

Feb 29, 2012 / Editorial / Laura Carlsen

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