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Costa Rica: Meet the Candidates 2026

Public security tops voters’ concerns ahead of the February 1 election.

As Washington seeks to loosen China’s grip on high-tech and defense supply chains, Brasília holds a strategic play.

Mexico faces critical decisions regarding state-owned companies, fiscal deficit, and the nation’s low productivity, an expert writes.  

President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.

With final results pending, the leftist ruling party appears defeated, and two conservative candidates seem headed for a photo finish.

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.

Amid growing polarization, all sides fear the November 30 vote will be contentious, an expert writes.

As the UN climate summit in Brazil winds down, one attendee looks at its lasting effects for the region.

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.

The agreements are potentially historic – but some countries have been left out, and a Supreme Court challenge looms.

Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast will face off in the December 14 presidential runoff.

A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.

Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.

Challenges await President Rodrigo Paz as he reinserts Bolivia into the international arena.