
Trump and Lula Think Differently. Will They Find Common Ground?
The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?

Petro’s Stormy Future
The Colombian leader will push for three key reforms in 2025, facing tensions with the Congress.

Ecuador Needs a Different Approach to Fighting Organized Crime
Daniel Noboa’s government should prioritize reforms to the justice system.

Nicolás Maduro’s Doomed Attempt at “Transition”
No matter what happens this week, Venezuela’s dictator will not get the legitimacy he craves – at home or abroad.

Lessons from Mexico’s “Tequila Crisis” Can Help the Country Navigate Trump
Thirty years after the 1994 currency crisis, its legacy can prove useful as Mexico braces for U.S. tariffs.

Why a Normalization Strategy With Venezuela Is Not Viable
Normalization will only strengthen the ruling elites, endanger human rights, and create conditions that boost migration flow, an expert writes.

Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody
A look at why Argentina’s libertarian president has outperformed expectations at the one-year mark, with several challenges ahead.

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.