Risks and Strengths of Latin America’s Economies in 2026

Risks and Strengths of Latin America’s Economies in 2026

Despite trade tensions and political uncertainty, 2025 was not a bad year for Latin America's economies, with growth of around 2.4 percent, broadly in line with post-pandemic trends. In this episode we look ahead to 2026 and analyze the outlook for the region, from fiscal pressures and a pivotal election in Brazil to uncertainty around Argentina’s recovery under Javier Milei and the evolving trade relationship between Mexico and the United States. To unpack which countries and sectors look st...

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How Crime Is Affecting Latin American Politics

How Crime Is Affecting Latin American Politics

Latin America is entering a packed election season, with Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru and Brazil all set to elect presidents in the next 13 months. This is happening just as organized cr...

18 Sep 202531min

Brazil: Bolsonaro's Trial

Brazil: Bolsonaro's Trial

A landmark trial is underway in Brazil: former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, stands accused of trying to overturn the 2022 election. Alongside military officials an...

5 Sep 202525min

Bolivia’s Game-Changing Election

Bolivia’s Game-Changing Election

Bolivia's long-dominant MAS party has suffered a historic defeat, with its presidential candidate winning just 3% of the vote. The result reflects deep frustration over the country’s economic crisis a...

21 Aug 202530min

Resilience Amid Chaos: An Overview of LatAm Economies in 2025

Resilience Amid Chaos: An Overview of LatAm Economies in 2025

In this special mid-year episode, we take a step back for a look at where the region’s economies stand, and the picture is better than many expected. We evaluate the impact of Trump’s new tariffs, the...

7 Aug 202533min

Brazil vs USA: Risks and Possible Ways Out 

Brazil vs USA: Risks and Possible Ways Out 

A major confrontation is brewing between the United States and Brazil, driven by the return of Donald Trump to the White House and the deepening legal troubles of his close Brazilian ally, former pres...

24 Jul 202533min

Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season

Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season

As Gustavo Petro spars with Donald Trump, violence is surging in Colombia ahead of next year’s elections. The attempted assassination of conservative presidential candidate Miguel Uribe in June set of...

11 Jul 202533min

BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America  

BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America  

As Brazil prepares to host the 2025 BRICS Summit, questions are swirling about the future of the group, as well as China’s growing presence in Latin America. In this episode, we explore the shifting d...

26 Jun 202529min

Bukele’s Latest Crackdown  

Bukele’s Latest Crackdown  

The recent arrests of two prominent critics of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele have sparked renewed concerns about the country's democratic backsliding. In this episode we discuss the detentions ...

12 Jun 202527min

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