What Washington May Misread in Brazil’s Election
President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro have more in common than meets the eye on key issues, including trade with China and critical minerals.
From China Shock to China Choke
The Asian giant is reshaping the global landscape with its trade preferences. Latin America and the world have a great deal at stake.
Understanding Latin America’s Self-Employment
The region can reduce the bias against working in the formal sector to boost growth prospects, an expert writes.
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.
Brazil’s Economy Is Slowing. Will It Ruin Lula’s Chances?
Voters are feeling the squeeze from high interest rates and other factors.
U.S.-Canada Tensions: Risks Beyond Trade
As the tariff war escalates and allies start talking like adversaries, disputes over sovereignty and strategic resources are emerging as risks.
Why a Shield for Democracy in the Americas is Under Strain
The OAS Democratic Charter remains a worthy bulwark against authoritarianism in the hemisphere.
Support for Democracy—but also Strongmen—Is Rising in Latin America
For the first time in a generation, democracy is considered the best form of government. At the same time, China is now more trusted than the U.S.
Venezuela’s Complicated U.S. Oil Deal
An accord anchored on billions of dollars lacks the depth needed to transform a neglected national oil industry, an expert writes.
Fujimori’s First Month: Economic Momentum, Questions Still to Come
Keiko Fujimori began with strong approval and a strong Peruvian economy. What she does with it will be decided before year-end.
The Battle for Brazil’s Swing Voters: Women
The Bolsonaro family has struggled with women voters, but inflation and other pocketbook issues may give them an opening now.
The High-Stakes Threats to Latin American Democracy
Latin America’s impressive progress on electoral democracy, perhaps its most important achievement of recent decades, could soon be rolled back.
Bolivia’s Post-MAS Transition Is at Risk
Institutional weakness is threatening to plunge the country into instability.
Venezuela’s Overwhelming Electricity Crisis
Simultaneous pressures are colliding at the worst possible time, making power generation a central test of the country’s capacity to recover.
Latin America’s Fading Demographic Tailwind
The region has anchored part of its growth on an age bonus. As it wanes, what needs to happen to solidify the economic progress?
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