Javier Corrales

Javier Corrales is the chair of the Political Science Department at Amherst College and the author of five books on Latin America.

Aug

Targets of discontent

What went wrong for the wave of leftist leaders elected in Latin America? Javier Corrales on the enduring appeal and inherent danger of authoritarian populism.

11 Aug 2022

11 min read

Jul

Patria y vida

What’s behind the protests in Cuba? Javier Corrales on political repression, economic stagnation, and how Cubans overcame their fear of confronting the government.

19 Jul 2021

12 min read