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Mexico’s New Supreme Court Faces Defining Tests

Three cases will reveal what’s next for the nation’s justice system as new judges assume office.

As the U.S. and China race against each other in artificial intelligence, Latin America can pursue digital non-alignment.

The already important relationship is gaining momentum, as U.S. policies drive Brazil to seek closer collaboration with China.

Polls show conservative candidate José Antonio Kast leading in the November 16 presidential election.

In a rebuke of the ruling MAS party, centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga will face off on October 19.

President Irfaan Ali is favored to win reelection in the September 1 general elections.

Moscow and Caracas are strengthening ties in key areas, including ammunition production, rewriting the Americas playbook.

The reported Pentagon directive targets groups that the U.S. considers terrorist organizations.

The global embrace of illiberal democrats reveals not just widespread disillusionment, but elite failure.

Despite alignment between the Trump and Milei administrations, Argentina faces challenges to reenter the Visa Waiver Program.

Despite recent tensions, the region should be considered a strategic transatlantic partner for security and defense.

The West is taking preemptive moves to contain the bloc as the Global South becomes increasingly assertive.

Abandoning the OAS would weaken U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and create opportunities for China and others, an expert writes.

Mounting debt and declining production have put the state-owned oil company on a precarious path.

Voters will choose between a centrist and a conservative former president in the October 19 runoff.