From Virginia Quarterly Review, a special issue on South America in the 21st Century. From The Walrus, verse and versatility: Central America’s poets confront the era of globalization. An interview with Mario Vargas Llosa, and a review of The Bad Girl. Ilan Stavans reviews The Art of Political Murder: Who Killed the Bishop? by Francisco Goldman (and more and more and more). A revolutionary icon, and now, a bikini: Forty years after his death, Che Guevara has little to offer as a guide for making revolution. So why does his image continue to inspire an almost religious following? (and more) If Americans want to find evidence of democracy, they might look south to the Latin American republic of Costa Rica. Commerce between friends and foes: Pan-American trade diplomacy remains a mess. A review of Revolution of Hope: The Life, Faith, and Dreams of a Mexican President by Vicente Fox. A look at why there'll be no conspiracy to hide Castro's death.
