Latin America

Don’t Rub Salt into the Tariff Wounds

Latin America survived the first wave of the U.S. tariff war—despite Trump

Elections Without Fear, but Not Without Criticism

Mexico becomes the first country in the world to elect all judges by popular vote

There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Oil

In Essequibo, Trump acted the American way — Maduro the Venezuelan

Bolivia: When the Left Fights, the Right Rests

Political turmoil could lead to devaluation, default, chaos, and American intervention

80 Years Together: Why Does the Brazilian Snake Smoke a Pipe?

The presidents of Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil didn’t just celebrate Victory Day in Moscow

“A Camouflaged Invasion”

Panama pressured to allow U.S. military access to Canal Zone bases

Argentina to Drown in Financial 'Aid'

President Milei lifts strict capital and currency controls to please US and global banks

Ecuador: A Convincing Victory That Feels Strange

The pro-American right-wing camp in South America has gained a new ally - Ecuador's incumbent President Daniel Noboa has won the election

CELAC: Empty Declarations, Words in the Wind

A region of 663 million struggles to define its problems - and hesitates to warn the U.S. against interference

Kings and Bananas

Daniel Noboa believes that if Ecuadorians don't re-elect him, Trump could help him stay in office

The Caribbean: Between the 'American' Gulf and the Chinese Sea

President Trump and Secretary Rubio bring more noise than progress to U.S. Caribbean policy

Why the Electorate of the "Burning Continent" is Charged Up

Blackouts last 10 hours a day in Ecuador and up to 20 hours in Cuba. Latin America is experiencing an unprecedented political and energy crisis