Colombia’s Risky Plan for Decentralization
A reform proposal has reopened a critical issue for the country, but Congress should be cautious not to derail the nation’s delicate fiscal balance.
Venezuela’s Record Political Prisoners Await the Unknown
Maduro has incarcerated an unprecedented number of dissidents, casting an even darker shadow over his regime.
Chile’s Ephemeral October Revolution
Five years on, the problems that fueled the 2019 social uprising have been overtaken by public safety concerns.
Is There a Real-World Alternative to Bukele on Crime?
Security can be improved without compromising rights. Look at Bogotá, São Paulo and Guatemala.
In Ecuador, Mounting Challenges Threaten Noboa’s Reelection
Crime, an energy crisis, and economic stagnation may dim the president’s chances in the February 2025 contest.
A Small Miracle of Civility in Chile
A new book featuring four Chilean ex-presidents offers clues on how to overcome polarization.
Why Sheinbaum May Take a Different Path on Mexico’s Security
The new president’s experience as mayor points to an approach more rooted in enhanced intelligence, mediation, and deterrence.
Gabriel Boric’s Unlikely Legacy
Chile’s president is steering the country back to its tradition of moderate politics.
Bolivia Is a Warning for Mexico’s Judicial Reform
Electing judges has undermined Bolivia’s justice system’s legitimacy and independence—and weakened the country’s rule of law.
Imagining a Centrist Revival in Latin America
Overcoming today’s extreme polarization is no easy task. But a more results-focused politics is necessary, the authors argue.
A Growing Rift in the U.S.-Colombia Relationship
Halfway through President Gustavo Petro’s term, divisions over critical issues have strained the alliance.
In Venezuela’s Election, Energy and Climate Policies Are Also at Stake
Without political change, the country’s lack of action on climate and the environment represents a huge opportunity cost, an expert writes.
La Verdad Sobre el Sector Privado en Cuba
Contrario a ciertas especulaciones, en la isla existe un gran número de empresarios que operan fuera del ámbito del Estado, argumentan los autores.
Latin America’s Renewed Fiscal Challenges
Many countries are running excessive budget deficits amid slow revenue growth and higher borrowing costs.
The Truth About Cuba’s Private Sector
Contrary to some speculation, the island continues to see a large number of entrepreneurs operating outside the umbrella of the state, the authors write.
