Guatemala’s Suspiciously Status Quo Election

Guatemala’s Suspiciously Status Quo Election

In Guatemala, economic growth has done little to improve poverty and inequality. Violence continues to drive people to leave the country. Democracy is also in decline, as successive governments have undermined institutions, jailed journalists and forced independent prosecutors and judges into exile. In these conditions, one might expect candidates in upcoming presidential elections to stand for change. Yet the leading ones share similarities with the current president. What explains this? In ...

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What the Trump Doctrine Means for Latin America

What the Trump Doctrine Means for Latin America

2025 has been an extraordinarily active year for U.S. policy in Latin America. With the release of President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy, which places the Western Hemisphere first an...

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A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?

A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?

Right-wing candidates are gaining victories across Latin America. Chile will likely turn right in the upcoming second round of elections, Javier Milei made legislative gains in Argentina and in Bolivi...

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A Right Turn in Chile?

A Right Turn in Chile?

Chileans head to the polls this Sunday, November 16. In the last election cycle, Gabriel Boric won following the massive 2019 protests that shook the nation to its core. At the time, it seemed Chile w...

13 Nov 202531min

Understanding Trump’s Military Buildup in Latin America 

Understanding Trump’s Military Buildup in Latin America 

The recent deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, has intensified speculation about Washington’s true objectives in the Southern Caribbean. In this episode of ...

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Claudia Sheinbaum's First Year  

Claudia Sheinbaum's First Year  

Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum has hit the one-year mark of her presidency. In that time she has had to balance three key relationships: with President Donald Trump, with her still-powerful predecessor An...

16 Okt 202531min

Argentina: A Potential Lifeline for Javier Milei

Argentina: A Potential Lifeline for Javier Milei

Argentina’s President Javier Milei just got a much-needed boost from his ally, U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House has signaled plans for a $20 billion swap line to contribute to Argentina’s ...

2 Okt 202532min

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

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