The President Who Almost Wasn’t
Guatemala’s Bernardo Arévalo was nearly prevented from taking office. Now, can his drive to reform the country succeed?
El Presidente que casi no lo fue
El presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, estuvo a punto de ser impedido de asumir el cargo. ¿Podrá prosperar ahora su iniciativa de reformar el país?
The Long Shadow of Mexico’s War Over Catholicism
A century ago, the Cristero war pitted Catholics against the state—and left a lasting impact on the country’s left, still visible today.
Q&A: Eugene Zapata-Garesché on the Future of Latin American Cities
An expert on urban issues discusses trends to watch and argues cities are where the region’s political future is being forged.
Maduro’s Grand Strategy Sows Opposition Disarray – Again
Venezuela’s regional and legislative elections, set for May 25, are fracturing the opposition’s coalition.
Stopping Venezuela’s Exodus Hinges on Restoring Hope
The nation’s problem is still there, and appeasing Maduro will not stem the flow of migrants, two experts write.
U.S.-Canada Ties May Face Even Bigger Trouble
Impending tariffs are inflaming anti-U.S. sentiment ahead of an increasingly unpredictable election.
Sheinbaum Has a Crucial Decision to Make on Mexico’s Education
The use of the education system for partisan goals has undermined the implementation of ambitious reforms. Will that change?
Bolsonaro and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
The former president’s possible arrest would reshape the electoral process into a broader political conflict, challenging the right.
Uruguay: Orsi’s Main Challenge
The nation’s new president will spend more time and energy managing his core supporters than dealing with his political opponents.
Latin America’s China Ties Won’t Be Easily Severed
Trump scored early as Panama is realigning with Washington. Convincing others to leave Beijing’s orbit may be more challenging.
DeepSeek Reveals Latin America’s AI Crossroads
China’s new large language model, LLM, offers the region a chance to seize AI on its own terms but also brings risks of dependency.
Latin American Organized Crime’s Real Target: Local Government
Instead of seeking influence over presidents and legislatures, the region’s criminal groups are increasingly focusing on governors and mayors.
Will Trump 2.0 Play Tougher on Nicaragua’s Dictatorship?
Initial actions by the White House, such as cutting USAID programs, undermine the country’s struggling opposition.
As Maduro Goes Rogue, Trump Has Choices to Make
The U.S. can still go beyond pragmatic deals, countering Maduro by using oil as the ultimate leverage.
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