Eric Olson

director of policy and strategic initiatives, Seattle International Foundation

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Guatemala last week elected Bernardo Arévalo as president. His campaign centered on anti-corruption and political reform. What do Guatemalan Angelenos think of him?

How do Guatemalans in LA feel about newly elected Bernardo Arévalo?

Guatemala last week elected Bernardo Arévalo as president. His campaign centered on anti-corruption and political reform. What do Guatemalan Angelenos think of him?

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For the first time since 1961, the Stars and Stripes are flying over the US embassy in Havana.

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For the first time since 1961, the Stars and Stripes are flying over the US embassy in Havana.

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The Obama Administration claims that "immigrant family detention" stopped last year's surge of people fleeing violence and poverty in Central America.

The Deterrence Dilemma

The Obama Administration claims that "immigrant family detention" stopped last year's surge of people fleeing violence and poverty in Central America.

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