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Long Neglected, Colombia’s Caribbean Is Growing in Influence

Through economic success—and highly publicized scandals—the region is reshaping national politics. A local election may reinforce the trend.

Chile's green hydrogen plant in Santiago. The plant belong to Walmart.

Is Chile Adrift on Green Hydrogen?

Policies and investments are lagging. The government says a long-awaited action plan will be released for public comment by year’s end.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is not running for reelection in the 2024 elections but his Morena party is the favorite to win.

AMLO’s Big Fiscal Push Could Help Morena

A 25% increase in social program spending during the 2024 electoral year raises eyebrows in Mexico.

REACTION: Massa Takes First Place in Argentina, Heads to Runoff With Milei

The economy minister surpassed expectations, while the libertarian failed to improve on his August performance.

Following an agreement between the Venezuelan government and opposition signed in Barbados, the U.S. temporarily reversed some key restrictions—but set a short deadline for Maduro’s regime to comply with conditions. Are fair elections set to happen in 2024?

The U.S.-Venezuela Agreement: Big Hopes and Big Questions

The U.S. temporarily reversed some key restrictions—but set a short deadline for Maduro’s regime to comply with conditions. Are fair elections set to happen in 2024?

Small Caribbean countries are bulwarks of Taipei’s influence abroad. Can it keep hold of them?

Can Taiwan Hold On to its Caribbean Allies?

Small countries are bulwarks of Taipei’s influence abroad.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a diplomatic balance amid the Israel-Hamas War. As Brazil presides over the UN Security Council this month, the president has an opportunity to reassume a role as global diplomat.

Lula’s Quest for a Diplomatic Balance Amid Israel-Hamas War

As Brazil presides over the UN Security Council this month, the president has an opportunity to reassume a role as global diplomat.

SANTA ELENA, ECUADOR - OCTOBER 15: Newly elected President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa of Acción Nacional Democrática coalition (R) speaks next to his wife Lavinia Valbonesi (L) after winning the presidential runoff at Olon coast on October 15, 2023 in Santa Elena, Ecuador. According to official results, Daniel Noboa of Accion Democratica Nacional has 52,28% of the votes and Luisa Gonzalez of Revolucion Ciudadana has 47,72%, with 91,05 of the voting counted. Noboa will complete the 2021-2025 period after President Guillermo Lasso applied the "cross death" to dissolve parliament a call for early elections. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

REACTION: Daniel Noboa Wins Presidency in Ecuador

Noboa will lead the country through May 2025 amid rising violence and economic uncertainty.

Cautious Hopes for a Breakthrough in Venezuela

As the government and the U.S. near an agreement on sanctions ahead of opposition primaries and 2024 elections, what will it take to transition to democracy?

Chilean President Gabriel Boric will be pragmatic and economically focused on his first visit to China, with the energy transition on top of his to-do list with Xi Jinping.

Boric Needs to Tread Smartly on First Visit to China

The Chilean president will be pragmatic and economically focused, with the energy transition on top of his to-do list with Xi Jinping.

Using a referendum to reform Uruguay's constitution for partisan ends poses a significant and growing risk to the nation’s democracy.

Uruguay’s Challenge: Populism Without Populists

Plebiscites to reform the Constitution for partisan ends pose a growing risk to the nation’s reputation for policy stability.

Will This Be the Year Mercosur Breaks?

Multiple threats, including a deadline for a deal with the EU, menace Latin America’s longest-lived regional bloc.

How a Faded 1980s Party Explains Argentina’s 2023 Election

All three leading candidates have ties to the “Ucedé,” which has pushed a free-market agenda for decades.

Un Puente Dorado para el Gobierno de Maduro

Quienes detentan el poder necesitan incentivos para participar en una posible transición democrática. Las investigaciones penales sobre corrupción y otros delitos conexos pueden proporcionarlos.

A Golden Bridge for the Maduro Government

Those in power need incentives to engage in a potential democratic transition. Criminal investigations into corruption and related crimes can provide them.