Scott Tuttle

Social scientist focused on Latin America, political economy & institutions.

Executive Director @SuruInstitute.

Essays & analysis in English and Spanish

[Scott Tuttle @set878]

Nicolas Sarkozy got a 5-year sentence, and Bolsonaro got 27! If it seems like more and more heads of state are getting locked up, it’s no coincidence. It’s a significant trend!

[Hamid sahari @Hamidsahari20]

Today is Lionel Messi's birthday. 🎉

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@CataPaul2 It depends on which part of Colombia. In Bogota, I thought the accents sounded pretty neutral. In Medellin, they were very distinct.

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In this piece, @Anfrancischini examines how religious expression aligned with power is often normalized in Brazil, while faith that challenges inequality is treated as a problem.

Well worth the read!

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Júlio Lancelotti’s case exposes the selective use of secularism in Brazil when religion challenges political power.

✍️ @Anfrancischini

#Brazil #Secularism #ReligionAndPolitics

https://t.co/hEvmxtN3nX

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@creation247 Automation played a big role. Machines don’t require a wage.

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@BrazilBrian I think that will depend a lot on how the US manages the aftermath of Maduro’s takedown.

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@delton @OliverStuenkel The list of countries where we propped up autocratic regimes and it later led to counter-insurgencies, populist leaders, etc. is much longer. From your list, South Korea is a great example! We propped up Syngman Rhee until Koreans overthrew him, ending in military dictatorship.

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@NaughtFan @MAGAVoice By my understanding, it’s quite a bit more than our full money supply. That is, if we dumped every existing dollar into the debt, we’d still have plenty of debt left over.

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@jpgechele

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@squonkmonk @provemewrong411 Since long before the 50s even! The US was occupying places like Cuba and the Philippines in the late 1800s.

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@cesarbaezc @reason Unfortunately, this is why I think cries of “Venezuela Libre” were a bit premature. I’m hoping something happens that will improve life in Venezuela, but given our track record for interventions, I don’t think human rights or democracy are priorities.

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@Iberianamerica In the clip, he says when he asks a question, some people just look at him awkwardly and don’t respond. He never claims it’s because he’s white, at least not in what’s shown here.

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@FEMMY466 The moral of the story is that you can’t please everyone.

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@readswithravi Don’t give anyone any ideas!

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@BellaBaddie__ Portuguese

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@xx_howdy I have a bad habit of starting multiple books at the same time. Each day, I’m in the mood for something different. Sometimes, it takes me a while to get through a particular book for that reason.

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@Parisianaes1 Edith Piaf

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Chile just had a runoff election between, arguably, the furthest left and the furthest right of the initial candidates. Kast won, indicating a huge pendulum swing from Boric.

Does this mean Chile is polarizing? In my latest article, I argue it’s not:

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Chile has just elected a new president, marking a sharp pendulum swing. But is Chile really this polarized?

Our latest article examines how electoral systems can produce polarized outcomes, even when the center is still alive and well.

https://t.co/MDCd0zk6KA

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@ATRightMovies Stanley Kubrick

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@Sadie_NC