It’s Corruption, Not Socialism, That Brought Down Venezuela
Four scholars explain why the failure of Venezuela is due to corruption—not to universal health care.
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Associates Continue to Influence Policy Decisions at the VA
The president's old friend Albert Hazzouri used a personal message to advocate for the American Dental Association after spending time with him at Trump's resort in 2017.
Violent Anti-Government Protests in Haiti (in Photos)
The ongoing protests, which have claimed at least nine lives, have been characterized by tire burning, road blockages, and violent crime.
López Obrador Takes on Corruption and Poverty in Mexico Through Austerity
The president has proposed cutting the salaries of public officials, including his own, slashing federal budgets, and laying off 70 percent of non-unionized federal workers.
‘The Virus Is Spreading’: A Conversation With Harjeet Singh at COP24
A veteran climate finance expert explains the funding questions that could make or break the Paris rulebook.
Ukraine’s Massive Illegal Logging Crackdown Stalls
The measures introduced in July to curb corruption in the country's timber industry are still awaiting a signature from Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman.
How Corruption Has Dampened Brazilian Affection for the World Cup
Brazilians have become increasingly disenchanted with soccer as political scandals continue to cloud the country's news cycle.
Viewfinder: Thousands of Romanians Protest Political Corruption in Bucharest
People participate in a protest in front of the prime minister's office in Bucharest on June 20th, 2018.
PS Picks: Ken Bensinger Shows FIFA a Red
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.
Breaking Down Brazil’s Messy Presidential Race
Many hope the 2018 election will give Brazilian democracy a much-needed restart, but given the circumstances of corruption and bad candidates, that seems like a long shot.