Colombia’s Fiscal Reckoning
President De La Espriella’s Rescue Bill broadens the tax base but leaves some key subsidies untouched. Will he be able to fulfill a campaign promise?
Uruguay’s Left Seeks Lessons from Lula’s Victory
President Orsi and his party are studying the Brazilian president’s reelection as they face similar challenges ahead of the next electoral cycle.
A Midterm Setback Complicates Rubio’s Latin America Policy
The elections have reshuffled power in Washington. Expect more control and oversight on three key fronts.
El Salvador’s Presence and a Gang’s Offer Test Haiti’s Security
As El Salvador joins forces to tackle criminal governance in the country, warring groups are recalibrating strategy, raising the stakes ahead of next year’s election.
REACTION: Paraguay’s Peña Resigns Amid a Banking Crisis
President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation following the collapse of a major digital bank.
What a Democratic Congress Means for Latin America
The region faces an empowered U.S. legislature and a president who may become even more assertive in the Americas.
Will a Fiscal Miracle Happen in Colombia?
A rising fiscal deficit needs decisive action from De La Espriella’s government to avoid further economic complications, an expert writes.
Kast’s Search for a Security Breakthrough in Chile
A failed security reform and increasing concerns about crime are weighing on the president’s approval ratings amid growing U.S. pressure.
What Argentina Needs to Fulfill its AI Ambitions
President Milei has pledged not to regulate artificial intelligence preemptively, but investors and consumers need a different kind of promise.
REACTION: Machado’s Return to Venezuela Set to Test Democratic Transition
The opposition leader’s comeback adds to pressure for setting an electoral timetable.
REACTION: Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidency in Historic Comeback
The president defied polls and is set for a fourth term, despite Flávio Bolsonaro’s claims of irregularities.
A Killing in Guatemala Reopens Security Concerns and Old Wounds
The death of a former prosecutor represents a litmus test for Arévalo’s administration and will likely set the tone for the 2027 election.
Peru’s Chancay Conundrum
The nation’s constitutional tribunal will decide whether the state should oversee operations at the country’s largest port. The relationship with China is also at stake.
Why Multilatinas Are Becoming More American
Latin American companies are deepening ties and expanding their presence in the U.S. amid trade and geopolitical tensions.
China Is Raising the Stakes in Latin America
Beijing is adjusting its priorities and doubling down on its playbook for the region.
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