Arévalo Wants to Change Guatemala. Some Say He’s Moving Too Slowly.
The center-left president has made small gains in his first 100 days in office, though slow progress is setting off alarm bells among supporters.
Violence Against Women Is at the Center of Mexico’s Security Crisis
A recent mob attack underscores the need to recognize the gendered dimensions of violence in a critical election year.
Despite Record-Low Murder Rates, Brazilians Feel Less Safe
Homicide rates have fallen steadily in recent years, but over a third of Brazil’s public believe that violence has increased since Lula took office.
Should Investors Take a Sheinbaum Victory for Granted in Mexico?
Claudia Sheinbaum’s win in June is not inevitable, and the race could bring an unexpected post-vote scenario.
Petro’s Healthcare Move Reveals His New Governing Strategy
The Colombian president’s intervention into major private health insurers reflects growing frustration over obstacles to his reform agenda.
Can Chile Meet the Moment on Lithium?
The Boric administration’s lithium strategy, launched last year, has been met with some skepticism.
What Ecuador’s Embassy Drama Means for Noboa
The raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito to seize a convicted former vice president hurts the president’s international prospects, but might help him domestically.
Martinelli’s Shadow Still Dominates Panama Election
The former president’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls ahead of the May 5 vote.
Argentina’s Biggest Challenge
It’s not inflation, or a dead politician.
Maduro Gets His Wish: A Divided Venezuelan Opposition
The July 28 vote may hinge on how Machado and Rosales resolve their differences. Otherwise, regime-controlled institutions will most likely dictate the outcome.
Peru’s Brewing Migration Storm
As Peru’s deeply unpopular Congress erodes democracy, its citizens are increasingly voting with their feet. Washington can prevent a bigger outflow.
Lula’s Unforced Errors Are Taking a Toll on the World’s Goodwill
Brazil’s president has restored his country’s international reputation, but his provocative gestures are bedeviling progress on his top goals.
Petro’s Environmental Record Is Full of Contradictions
As this October’s COP16 summit approaches, is Colombia ready to set real commitments to protect biodiversity?
Guatemala’s New Foreign Policy May Start with the U.S.
President Arévalo seeks to reinsert his country into the global stage, and his first U.S. trip may set the tone for the nascent administration.
Milei’s Narrow Path to Success
After several months in office, Argentina’s president faces mounting political and economic challenges, though his reform agenda is still alive.
