“El Mencho”’s Death Will Test Mexico’s Meager State
The perennially under-resourced government may struggle to contain spiraling violence following the demise of a cartel leader.
South American Antarctica: The Final Frontier of Hemispheric Security
The future of the “White Continent” might be in question as great powers reactivate their spheres of influence, an expert writes.
Haiti’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid a Slide Into Criminal Governance
Confrontation on the Transitional Presidential Council is not only about leadership, but about whether a future transition can reduce the influence of armed groups.
The Unfulfilled Promises of Colombia’s Peace Process
Why the 2016 deal has fallen short of expectations and what it says about the country today.
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.
Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape
President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.
Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
The Security Crisis Testing Mexico’s Sheinbaum
Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.
Costa Rica’s ‘Safe Haven’ Faces a Reckoning
The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.
Latin America’s Changing Web of Risks
Governance is being questioned across the region amid interconnected security and economic challenges.
What Will Venezuela’s Military Do? History Offers Hints
Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.
The Pending Task of Solving Disappearances in Mexico
More than 125,000 people have gone missing in the country. President Sheinbaum has called the problem “a national priority.”
U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean Set to Challenge Maduro and Trump
The use of deadly force against Venezuelan traffickers marks the beginning of a new strategy. Will it work?
Ending Haiti’s Criminal Governance Crisis
The country needs a coherent political and sustainable financing strategy. A multilateral summit could bring all the parties to the table, an expert writes.
The Geopolitics of Trump’s War on Drugs
Decertifications, terror labels, and episodic strikes risk alienating the partners Washington needs.
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