How China Is Seeking Dominance in Latin America
Beijing’s five-pillar plan marks a new era in China-CELAC relations and more, an expert writes.
U.S. and China Spar for Influence on the Paraguay-Paraná River System
A surge of projects along a major South American waterway is attracting geopolitical competition and boosting regional growth.
Mexico’s Judicial Election Is a Blow for Democracy
The vote ends three decades of checks and balances, returning the nation to a competitive authoritarian regime.
Momentum for Red Tape Reform in Chile Picks Up
Significant permitting reform for mining and other sectors is likely to materialize, but the details are uncertain as November elections loom.
Hardliners Are Poised to Dominate New Phase of U.S.-Venezuela Relations
The regional elections and the suspension of Chevron’s oil license will further isolate Maduro’s regime, writes an expert.
The Alarming Rise of Gender-Based Violence in Brazil
Despite increased public awareness of the problem, the number of victims has reached a record high level.
Ecuador’s Noboa Will Begin a Second Term with an Improving Economy
Despite difficult external conditions and other challenges, positive economic tailwinds offer opportunities to drive long-awaited reforms.
U.S. Silence on Human Rights in Latin America Carries Substantial Risks
The Trump administration’s policies are undermining regional stability and its own ability to lead, writes a former U.S. ambassador to the OAS.
When Recession Is Not Mexico’s Biggest Problem
The trade war unleashed by the U.S. requires more than monetary or fiscal responses from the Sheinbaum administration.
China Doubles Down on Latin America
The recent China-CELAC forum underscores how LAC must position itself strategically amid shifting geopolitics.
Panama’s Protests Test President Mulino on Multiple Fronts
Controversial deals with the U.S. have supercharged demonstrations, but the government seems capable of avoiding a repeat of 2023.
Latin America’s Rightward Shift
The right looks well-placed in important votes coming up across the region.
Flows of Guns and Money Are Dooming Haiti
Anarchy is not inevitable. Action on weapons trafficking and illicit finances will be critical over the coming months, an expert writes.
To Fight Organized Crime, Latin America Needs a Regional Security Force
Escalating violence is a cross-border crisis that demands collective action.
Panama’s President Mulino Is Right to Cooperate with the U.S.
Performative resistance to Trump might be gratifying, but it would undermine Panama’s most critical strategic interests, writes Mulino’s former deputy minister of foreign affairs.
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