
Petro’s Stormy Future
The Colombian leader will push for three key reforms in 2025, facing tensions with the Congress.

Ecuador Needs a Different Approach to Fighting Organized Crime
Daniel Noboa’s government should prioritize reforms to the justice system.

Q&A: Luisa Palacios on What 2025 Holds for Latin American Energy
An energy and finance expert sees opportunities in decarbonization, carbon markets and biofuels.

China Ties Could Be a Liability for Mexico Under Trump 2.0
The country should make the best of a difficult situation by insisting on transparency.

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.

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.

Trump and Latin America’s Costly Disunity
A splintered region will find it more difficult to cope with the coming disruptions from Washington.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.