The Battle for Latin America’s AI Future
To curb China’s technological presence in the region, the U.S. should pursue strategic displacement and provide credible alternatives, two experts write.
The Return of the “Desvisados”
The U.S. is revoking visas to highlight corruption, drug trafficking-related activities, and anti-democratic behavior. Will it work?
Mexico’s Homicides Are Falling, but a Broader Violence Crisis Persists
Sheinbaum’s security strategy has lowered murder rates but should address rampant extortion and disappearances and seek stronger federal-state cooperation.
AQ Podcast | A New Criminal Landscape in Latin America
InSight Crime’s Jeremy McDermott on how criminal groups are adapting and whether the region’s new leaders can stop them.
Getting the China Dimension of USMCA Right
North America would benefit from three decisions that could cement the region’s security and competitiveness for years to come, an expert writes.
Biofuels’ Boom Meets Brazil’s Criminal Frontier
A series of recent irregularities calls for stricter governance and closer monitoring of a thriving sector, writes an expert.
What Nicaragua Gains From Russia’s Embrace
A new agreement with Moscow signals that the Ortega-Murillo regime will continue to tighten its grip in Managua, an expert writes.
Brazil’s Gangs in Trump’s Crosshairs
The possible designation of Brazil’s PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations would carry consequences for banks, companies and politics.
“El Mencho”’s Death Will Test Mexico’s Meager State
The perennially under-resourced government may struggle to contain spiraling violence following the demise of a cartel leader.
South American Antarctica: The Final Frontier of Hemispheric Security
The future of the “White Continent” might be in question as great powers reactivate their spheres of influence, an expert writes.
Haiti’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid a Slide Into Criminal Governance
Confrontation on the Transitional Presidential Council is not only about leadership, but about whether a future transition can reduce the influence of armed groups.
The Unfulfilled Promises of Colombia’s Peace Process
Why the 2016 deal has fallen short of expectations and what it says about the country today.
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.
Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape
President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.
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.
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