Untangling Chile’s Pension Reform
The government wants to overhaul the pension system, but a gradual modernization would be a more effective path.
Las elecciones en Venezuela enfrentan obstáculos aparentemente insuperables
El régimen de Maduro está obstaculizando la observación internacional y el derecho al voto, complicando un panorama electoral ya de por sí incierto.
Rare Earth Elements Are Trending. Will They Drive Latin America’s Next Mining Boom?
The region has the ideal mix of these vital inputs for green technology—but low prices and permitting lags stand in the way.
The U.S. Counterweight in Mexico
Washington needs a viable policy that balances a stricter line to protect critical U.S. interests at a vulnerable moment.
Venezuela’s Election Faces Seemingly Insurmountable Obstacles
Maduro’s regime is impeding international observation and the right to vote, complicating an already uncertain electoral landscape.
Latin America’s Murder Rates Reveal Surprising New Trends
Homicide data from the region’s cities show signs of progress in some places and cause for concern in others.
EU’s Elections May Have Unexpected Reverberations in Latin America
The advance of the far right could impact FDI decisions and set the tone for the future of trade with the region.
Igniting Guyana’s Long-Awaited Constitutional Reform
A reform initiative may help to end historic polarization exacerbated by a booming oil industry as the 2025 election looms.
In Venezuela, Some Chavistas Are Quietly Drifting Toward the Opposition
A reshuffle in political sympathies may increase the opposition’s chances in the upcoming July 28 election.
Saudi Arabia Courts Latin America and the Caribbean
Next week’s Saudi-run summit in Rio is the latest step in the Gulf nation’s increased engagement with the region.
How Claudia Sheinbaum Will Be Different From AMLO
Mexico’s next president may prove less popular but “more competent” than her predecessor, the author writes.
REACTION: Sheinbaum’s Unexpectedly Big Landslide in Mexico
The ruling Morena party dominated the elections, securing Mexico City, new governorships and likely supermajorities in Congress.
Can Copper Prices and Nearshoring Restart Peru’s Economic Dynamism?
Politics has been a drag on this former regional growth star, and hasn’t improved. But global economic conditions have, writes a former finance minister.
In Bolivia, an “Intense” Battle Between Arce and Morales
The struggle between President Arce and Evo Morales for control of the MAS party is consuming national politics and jeopardizing the economy.
Three Things to Watch in Mexico’s Election
Beyond the presidential race, contests for nine governorships and Congress will shape the nation’s political future.
