Dispatches

In El Salvador, pandemic management turns political as virus spreads

  • April 22, 2020
  • Elizabeth Hawkins

After praise for his early response, the president is prompting concerns about authoritarianism.

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Berlin under coronavirus

  • April 15, 2020
  • Emily Schultheis

Although Germany has received praise for its handling of the pandemic, the way forward remains unclear.

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El Salvador under quarantine

  • April 7, 2020
  • Elizabeth Hawkins

A nationwide lockdown is highlighting inequality and food insecurity.

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Coronavirus lockdown prompts chaos in India

  • April 7, 2020
  • Astha Rajvanshi

After acting quickly to isolate people, the government is ill-prepared to tackle the long-term effects of the public health crisis.

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In Lebanon, protest anger simmers under curfew

  • April 6, 2020
  • David Kenner

Political and economic failings threaten government’s Covid-19 response.

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An uncertain future for a Salvadoran returnee

  • March 28, 2020
  • Elizabeth Hawkins

The challenges after deportation from the United States.

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With the coronavirus outbreak, a return to a Europe of borders

  • March 25, 2020
  • Emily Schultheis

Far-right dreams of closing countries off have temporarily come true as the idea of European solidarity faces new challenges.

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An oil price war in the time of coronavirus

  • March 19, 2020
  • David Kenner

A dispute between Moscow and Riyadh is dealing the US economy a blow and highlighting Saudi Arabia’s financial challenges.

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Exit interview with China fellow Matthew Chitwood

  • February 26, 2020
  • Matthew Chitwood

What he learned about rural development, electrofishing and himself.

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Can Mexico become a new destination for migrants?

  • February 26, 2020
  • Elizabeth Hawkins

Salvadorans face challenges despite the country’s rich immigration history.

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