From Bad to Worse: Nayib Bukele’s Split with Washington
El Salvador’s leader seems to be doubling down on his confrontation with Biden, although he faces numerous challenges ahead.
How Will Brazil Handle the US-China Rivalry?
Both superpowers are pivotal to the country. Choosing is not an option.
What’s Behind China’s Growing Push into Central America?
Growing tensions with Washington, and the post-COVID landscape, seem to provide an open door for Beijing.
Can More U.S. Money Really Help Central America’s Northern Triangle?
A critical look at past U.S. aid efforts, and how to improve them going forward, by a former president of Costa Rica.
How Honduras Complicates Biden’s Policy Reset in Central America
The longtime U.S. partner will test the administration’s anti-corruption push.
Vaccine Diplomacy: A New Cold War
Russia and China have stepped up their influence in Latin America, complicating President Biden’s hopes of hemispheric dialogue.
The Complex Task of Reviving Multilaterals in Latin America
A renaissance in regional cooperation will have to start small – and skirt polarization.
A difícil tarefa à frente para instituições multilaterais na América Latina
O renascimento da cooperação regional requer passos lentos — e distância da polarização.
La compleja tarea de revitalizar las relaciones multilaterales en América Latina
El renacimiento de la cooperación regional tendrá que ser paulatina —y evitar la polarización.
Thomas Shannon: The US Steps Back from the Brink
Washington is still recovering from the failed insurrection, but there are some reasons for optimism, writes one of the country’s most accomplished former diplomats.
Venezuela Needs More Realism, Less Hubris from the US
The Biden administration must refine the U.S.’s strategy towards the 20-year-old dictatorship.
Under Biden, Big Changes on Drugs and Crime Seem Unlikely
A December report could lead to some modifications of U.S. anti-drug policy, but no dramatic steps.
WEBCAST: The New Face of Multilateralism Under Biden
AS/COA hosts an expert discussion about the revitalized role of multilateral organizations in Latin America.
Biden y AMLO: Reset o desastre
Las políticas sobre seguridad, migración y comercio tienen que evolucionar. Y algo de diplomacia personal ayudaría también.
Biden and AMLO: Reset or Disaster
Policies on security, immigration and trade all need to evolve. Some personal diplomacy would help, too.
