A Tough Year for Anti-Corruption
This year’s CCC Index highlights a more difficult environment for efforts to combat graft.
REACTION: Guatemala’s Surprising Runoff
Front-runner Sandra Torres will face unexpected second-place finisher Bernardo Arévalo on August 20.
The Upside of Helping Cuba’s Private Sector
The United States could help strengthen Cuban businesses, and slow migration flows in the process.
Venezuela’s Fickle Economic Recovery Is Falling Apart
The 2022 growth spurt is waning while the electoral process is heating up.
Pacific Alliance Rift: Chile Tries to Mend Ties Between Mexico and Peru
Caught in the political storm of Peru’s presidential transition, the regional group is being kept leaderless by Mexico’s refusal to pass the baton.
Argentina’s Election and its “Barrani” Moment
The rise of an alt-right libertarian movement led by Javier Milei points to more than just the failure of politics as usual.
A Ticking Clock for Latin America’s Nearshoring Opportunity
The window is still open for the region to benefit from the supply chain reshuffle—but not for much longer.
The Risks to Colombia’s Delicate ELN Ceasefire
Both sides of the negotiations must address three key topics for peace efforts to go forward.
Colombia Is Missing Its Opportunity on Clean Energy
President Gustavo Petro’s shunning of fossil fuels is not helping improve the country’s environmental status.
AMLO’s Forever Agenda
Mexico’s president is already trying to influence the next administration’s policies. He may well succeed.
Is Uruguay’s Trade Agenda Poised for a Breakthrough?
After a surprise meeting with Joe Biden, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou’s trade push got a boost—but it isn’t easy to open up to a world ruled by realpolitik.
Can Javier Milei Really Win in Argentina?
The outspoken libertarian is polling well. What are his chances of making, and winning, a potential runoff—and how would he govern?
Gustavo Petro’s Biggest Crisis Yet
While many details remain unclear, a scandal involving two former aides could permanently paralyze Petro’s agenda.
Surveillance Technology Is on the Rise in Latin America
Officials scrambling to address crime—and, sometimes, spy on opponents—are turning to surveillance technologies with little oversight.
Ahead of Guatemala’s Elections, an Exodus Continues
Journalists, judges and prosecutors are leaving the country as repression is expected to intensify, regardless of who wins the June 25 election.
