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?
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.
Mexico Is Growing Old. Can It Build a Care System in Time?
The country’s demographic bonus ends with Sheinbaum’s presidency, offering a chance to rethink care and close workforce gender gaps.
Ecuador’s High-Stakes Elections
Anti-establishment sentiment will likely shape the February 9 vote.
Ecuador Needs a Different Approach to Fighting Organized Crime
Daniel Noboa’s government should prioritize reforms to the justice system.
In Ecuador, Mounting Challenges Threaten Noboa’s Reelection
Crime, an energy crisis, and economic stagnation may dim the president’s chances in the February 2025 contest.
Why Sheinbaum May Take a Different Path on Mexico’s Security
The new president’s experience as mayor points to an approach more rooted in enhanced intelligence, mediation, and deterrence.
A Hegemonic State Takes Shape in Venezuela
The consolidation of a totalitarian regime poses a dilemma to the opposition: continue the electoral strategy or find an elusive new approach.
Gabriel Boric’s Unlikely Legacy
Chile’s president is steering the country back to its tradition of moderate politics.
Imagining a Centrist Revival in Latin America
Overcoming today’s extreme polarization is no easy task. But a more results-focused politics is necessary, the authors argue.
The UN’s Role in Addressing Venezuela’s Crisis
The multinational organization can take tangible steps in the wake of July’s election.
Venezuela’s Next Phase: “Autocratic Legalism”
Nicolás Maduro turns to the Supreme Court to legitimize his fraudulent election count.
What to Watch as Maduro Seeks to Keep Power in Venezuela
The country faces prolonged confrontation over the July 28 election crisis. These factors could indicate change is coming.
After Venezuela’s Election Fraud, Is There Any Way Out?
Protests, mass detentions and intimidation marked the first week after the presidential vote. Although complex, pathways to a democratic transition still exist.
Despite a Grim Today, Prosperity Is Still Possible in Haiti
After years of dire events, a new transition offers a window to lay plans for societal success.
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