Environmental Crime Is a Critical Threat to the Americas
Illicit mining, logging, wildlife trafficking and other environmental offenses have become vital sources of revenue for some of Latin America’s largest criminal groups.
The Necessary Quest for Latin American Unity
Current policies toward the region make speaking with a common voice even more urgent, writes a former Costa Rican president.
Taiwan’s Quiet Race for Allies in the Americas
The Asian nation is reinforcing its partnerships in the hemisphere as China increases pressure ahead of upcoming elections, an expert writes.
REACTION: Milei’s Decisive Midterm Election Victory
The Argentine president’s party performed better than expected, gaining momentum for his reform agenda.
The Other Underground Railroad
A new rap musical tells the story of the enslaved people shepherded to salvation in Mexico.
Mexico’s ‘Amparo’ Reform Is a Major Risk
The recently approved law complicates efforts to protect citizens from the government’s abuses.
In Bolivia, Tough Debt Decisions Await Paz
A restructuring process looms large amid a worsening fiscal deficit, low international reserves and a sizable repayment around the corner.
REACTION: Paz Wins Bolivia’s Presidency
Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz’s victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.
Q&A: Anna Stewart Ibarra on Emerging Environmental Threats
The executive director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) discusses efforts to address urgent risks.
The Battle Over Brazil’s Isolated Tribes Takes a New Turn
An Indigenous patrol has emerged in the Javari Valley to protect a forest and its people.
How Latin America Is Realigning
As Washington and Beijing vie for great-power influence, the region’s leaders are making moves that are often subtle.
Beijing’s Military Diplomacy Is Making Major Gains
To counter China’s deepening relations with Latin America’s militaries, the U.S. needs to rethink its approach.
A nova estratégia da China para a América Latina
A atuação de Pequim está mudando de uma era de grandes empréstimos e projetos de infraestrutura para um envolvimento mais direcionado e estratégico.
La nueva estrategia de China en América Latina
La estrategia regional de Pekín está pasando de una era de grandes préstamos e infraestructura a un compromiso más preciso y estratégico.
China’s New Playbook for Latin America
Beijing is shifting from an era of large loans and infrastructure initiatives toward more targeted, strategic engagement.
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