Latin America Brief
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Why This Venezuelan Election Feels Different
The opposition holds a decisive lead in polling—and there’s a real possibility Maduro could leave power.
Why Latin Americans Are Losing Trust in the News
Political polarization and funding cuts have hammered public faith in the media.
Dengue Surge Grips Latin America
Lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the region’s response to a record outbreak.
Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Landslide Victory
Mexico’s next president will command an even bigger congressional majority than AMLO. How will she use it?
Caribbean Summit Showcases the Power of Island Politics
Vulnerable nations continue to punch above their weight in global debates on climate finance and justice.
How Fates Diverged in Hispaniola
As the Dominican Republic basks in post-election optimism, Haiti readies for a foreign security intervention.
What Madam President Means for Mexico
The country’s top two candidates are women, but feminists aren’t declaring victory yet.
Panama Picks a New President
José Raúl Mulino faces an uphill climb out of an economic and political slump.
Chile Confronts Organized Crime
A spate of killings has shocked the country, long known for its safety in the region.
New Leaders Turn the Region’s Geopolitics on Its Head
Argentina wants to become a NATO partner—and Colombia seeks to join BRICS+.
Latin American Start-Ups Make Their Pitch
From fintech to AI, investors are enthusiastic about the region’s growth potential.
How Mexico’s Presidential Candidates Could Reshape Security Policy
AMLO’s “hugs, not bullets” approach was more slogan than strategy. Can his successor do better?
Can the OAS Protect Peru’s Democracy?
The forum has prevented backsliding elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere.
Macron and Lula Deepen Ties With Trip to Amazon
On a whirlwind tour through Brazil, the French president showed that he seeks fraternité with the global south.
Why Cuba Is Protesting
The country is experiencing its worst economic crisis since the end of the Cold War.
