Uruguay
Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape
President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.
Honduras
REACTION: Next Steps in Honduras’s Close Election
With final results pending, the leftist ruling party appears defeated, and two conservative candidates seem headed for a photo finish.
Brazil
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.
Honduras
Honduras’s Election Set to Test Its Democracy
Amid growing polarization, all sides fear the November 30 vote will be contentious, an expert writes.
COP30
The Legacy of COP30 for Latin America
As the UN climate summit in Brazil winds down, one attendee looks at its lasting effects for the region.
Chile
Chile: From Rebellion to Resilience
After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.
Latin America
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.
Chile
REACTION: Jara and Kast Head to Chile’s Presidential Runoff
A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | A Right Turn in Chile?
Patricio Navia on Chile’s upcoming election, and what it might mean for the economy.
Venezuela
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.
Mexico
The Security Crisis Testing Mexico’s Sheinbaum
Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s Foreign Policy Reset
Challenges await President Rodrigo Paz as he reinserts Bolivia into the international arena.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s ‘Safe Haven’ Faces a Reckoning
The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.
Venezuela
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.
Organized Crime
Environmental Crime Is a Critical Threat to the Americas
Illicit mining, logging, wildlife trafficking and other environmental offenses have become vital sources of revenue for some of Latin America’s largest criminal groups.
