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Guyana’s Promise Is Still a Work in Progress
As President Ali seeks a second term in November’s general elections, the government is handing out cash transfers and free college tuition.
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Nicolás Maduro’s Doomed Attempt at “Transition”
No matter what happens this week, Venezuela’s dictator will not get the legitimacy he craves – at home or abroad.
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Trump and Latin America’s Costly Disunity
A splintered region will find it more difficult to cope with the coming disruptions from Washington.
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Colombia’s First Unicorn Keeps Delivering
Rappi’s rise to a multi-billion-dollar company preparing for an IPO shows the potential for disruption in Latin America’s economies and job markets.
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Lessons from Mexico’s “Tequila Crisis” Can Help the Country Navigate Trump
Thirty years after the 1994 currency crisis, its legacy can prove useful as Mexico braces for U.S. tariffs.
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Why The U.S. Needs USMCA More Than Ever
Derailing or failing to successfully review the trade agreement will only benefit China’s and Russia’s global ambitions.
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Why a Normalization Strategy With Venezuela Is Not Viable
Normalization will only strengthen the ruling elites, endanger human rights, and create conditions that boost migration flow, an expert writes.
![LIMA, PERU - NOVEMBER 14: Peru's President Dina Boluarte welcomes President Xi Jinping of China for a state visit in Lima in November.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Boluarte-greets-Xi-300x219.jpg)
Can Peru Stay Neutral in the U.S.-China Trade War?
Even as the country expands its ties with Beijing through the new Chancay port, Trump may find it inconvenient to pick a fight with Peru.
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How Much of a Threat is Tren de Aragua in the U.S.?
The Venezuelan prison gang was a frequent theme in Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric on immigration. But its reach in the U.S. is exaggerated.
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Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody
A look at why Argentina’s libertarian president has outperformed expectations at the one-year mark, with several challenges ahead.
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What Can Latin America’s Failed Presidencies Teach Current Leaders?
How strong a country’s parties are has wide implications for presidents’ survival, writes an expert.
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Trump’s Tariff Salvo Is Already Defining USMCA 2.0
Ahead of renegotiation, Mexico can use its leverage to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. and Canada, writes an expert.
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Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.
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Mexico Faces Monumental Challenges With Trump 2.0
Trump’s return will spark complex negotiations on trade, immigration, and security, an expert writes.
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REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency
The center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.