Shariah-Compliant Finance as a ‘safe haven’?
Promoters of Shariah-Compliant Finance routinely violate the trust of investors when they proclaim that investing according to shariah principles has...
Brazil
Obama goes south: An analysis of the Summit of the Americas
For more than a half century, dating from FDR and Cordell Hull's "Good Neighbor" policies, U.S. diplomacy in Latin America...
Obama goes south: An analysis of the Summit of the Americas
For more than a half century, dating from FDR and Cordell Hull's "Good Neighbor" policies, U.S. diplomacy in Latin America...
What to expect from the new FMLN government in El Salvador
On Sunday, March 15 the Communist FMLN (Faribundo Marti National Liberation Front) party defeated the U.S.'s traditional ally, the ARENA...
What to expect from the new FMLN government in El Salvador
On Sunday, March 15 the Communist FMLN (Faribundo Marti National Liberation Front) party defeated the U.S.'s traditional ally, the ARENA...
Islamic terrorism in Latin America
Over the years, there has been disturbing information about the presence of radical Islamic terrorist groups in Latin America. The...
Terrorists buying Latin American Passports to enter the US?
Last week, the San Antonio Express-News posted a story about three Afghani Muslim men caught carrying stolen Mexican passports with...
About the ChavezIranian connection
On December 21st the Italian daily La Stampa published a story that seems to confirm something we at the Menges...
The Autos’ perfect storm
Meltdown in the financial sector. Recent spikes in oil prices. Democratic electoral gains throughout Washington, made possible in part by...
Bolivian crisis escalates
Since our story last week the crisis in Bolivia continues to unfold but now there are new elements that involve...
Crisis in Morales’ Bolivia
While President Evo Morales is visiting Algeria, Libya and Iran to strengthen ties, unprecedented in the history of the Andean...
Venezuela’s challenge
Highlighted Story: "Venezuela's Internal affairs: a challenge to US Policy Makers" By Luis Fleischman Hugo Chavez's ambitious foreign policy is and continues...
Sainted or Stockholmed?
Highlighted Story: "Ingrid Betancourt: Sainted or Stockholmed?" By John R. Thomson & Dorotea Laserna* Since July 2, when Colombia's armed...
Iran in Latin America
Visit the Americas Report blog at https://themengesproject.blogspot.com and leave your comments Highlighted Story: "An Update on Iran's Activities in Latin America" by...
The new battlefield in Latin America
A child soldier of the FARC. The sign behind her reads, "Don't mistreat children. They are the future." The...
‘Tax’ Revolt
On the eve of the 4th of July, 2008, Americans are arguably as angry about being taxed without representation as...