Tarcísio: Will He or Won’t He?
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.
The Risks and Benefits of Trump’s Latin America Trade Deals
The agreements are potentially historic – but some countries have been left out, and a Supreme Court challenge looms.
Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
What Will Venezuela’s Military Do? History Offers Hints
Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.
The Necessary Quest for Latin American Unity
Current policies toward the region make speaking with a common voice even more urgent, writes a former Costa Rican president.
Taiwan’s Quiet Race for Allies in the Americas
The Asian nation is reinforcing its partnerships in the hemisphere as China increases pressure ahead of upcoming elections, an expert writes.
Mexico’s ‘Amparo’ Reform Is a Major Risk
The recently approved law complicates efforts to protect citizens from the government’s abuses.
In Bolivia, Tough Debt Decisions Await Paz
A restructuring process looms large amid a worsening fiscal deficit, low international reserves and a sizable repayment around the corner.
Noboa’s Power Grows Ahead of a Key Test
After successfully lifting a diesel subsidy, Ecuador’s President Noboa risks overplaying his hand by pushing to rewrite the constitution.
China’s Quiet Security Push in Latin America
Beijing is finding success by offering security cooperation very different from that of the U.S.
Chile’s Right Is Gaining Momentum
Polls show conservative candidate José Antonio Kast leading in the November 16 presidential election.
The Former Journalist Seeking Colombia’s Presidency
Vicky Dávila is a rising conservative
candidate in the 2026 presidential race.
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.
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