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.
Ecuador’s War on Drug Gangs: A Mixed Picture So Far
President Noboa has deployed more than 30,000 soldiers and policemen to contain the chaos. While homicides have fallen, kidnappings and extortion remain high.
Honduras’ Anti-Corruption Push Has Stalled
Despite former President Juan Orlando Hernández’s conviction in the U.S., progress on corruption in his country has been slow as a UN commission hangs in the balance.
La Oposición Venezolana Debería Inspirarse en un Inusitado Personaje
¿Nombrarán María Corina Machado y los opositores al régimen a un candidato designado para burlar a un dictador que intenta desesperadamente mantenerse en el poder?
Venezuela’s Opposition Should Draw Inspiration From an Unlikely Figure
Will María Corina Machado and regime opponents name a proxy candidate to outsmart a dictator desperately trying to stay in power?
How Russia Tries to Sway Latin America on Ukraine
The Kremlin is using trade and digital media to build on existing skepticism of the U.S. in the region.
The Problem-Solving Entrepreneurs in Brazil’s Favelas
In an era of surprisingly persistent poverty and hunger, some communities are making progress.
Pinochet’s Supernatural Staying Power
In an Oscar-nominated satire, Chile’s dictator lives on as a vampire. But it doesn’t take magical thinking to see his continuing influence on politics.
AMLO’s Bet on Mexico’s South Is Paying Off—For Now
The initial success of public infrastructure investments will make them an enduring Morena priority. The gains may be a mirage.
Brazil’s Polarization Is Here to Stay Even As Politicians Have (Mostly) Dialed Down the Rhetoric
The political debate in Latin America’s largest democracy looks less destructive than it used to be.
Bolsonaro Seems Finished. Bolsonarismo Lives On.
A large but somewhat uncertain rally points to a transition ahead for Brazil’s conservative movement.
