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Keiko Fujimori’s Defining Choice in Peru

Will Peru’s likely president-elect seek revenge, or build a democratic legacy?

Havana’s calculations and Washington’s aggressive posture will shape the island’s next chapter, two experts write.

Washington is threatening to walk away from one of the hemisphere’s most essential institutions. The region needs to say something about it.

Governments need to define rules of engagement to secure the best terms from the current investment boom.

Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez are in a dead heat.

Companies face significant compliance challenges with the unprecedented U.S. designation.

The government needs to reconcile growth and legitimacy to boost GDP growth and investor confidence, two experts write.

Voters shook up the political landscape, setting up a runoff between right-wing firebrand Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda.

Current unrest reflects fractured political alliances and broader social changes, with existential implications for President Rodrigo Paz.

The new president is betting that austerity and stronger ties with the U.S. will help change the country’s path.

For now, the Democratic Party is likely to make gains that would affect U.S. policy toward Latin America on several key fronts.

Washington should adopt a strategic framework that recognizes the role the oil refiner plays in geopolitical security and regional stability.

A coherent foreign policy and a long-term strategy for the Canal are necessary in times of geopolitical change.

Chile’s president is facing declining approval and a series of questions about his capacity to lead the country.

Trump’s diplomatic pressure, AMLO’s influence, and a deteriorating economy are testing the president’s leadership, an expert writes.