Economy and ecologyThe cost of authoritarianism Venezuela’s broken democracy and economic hardships stand as a masterclass in institutional failure. How can the country move forward? By Leonardo Vera
Economy and ecologyA deal for the times After 25 years of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur agreement is finally here. The timing is no coincidence, as geopolitical stakes are higher than ever By Dörte Wollrad, Viviana Barreto
Democracy and societyThe triumph of unity Uruguay’s centre-left coalition has won the run-off election. Their success shows how unity and strategy can lead to victory By Dörte Wollrad
Economy and ecologyOne’s loss, another’s gain Frustrated by the political strings attached to trade agreements by the Global North, Latin America is increasingly engaging with the Middle East By Alberto Maresca
Democracy and societyMaduro’s geopolitical poker Venezuela’s leader wants to sit out his election fraud with the help of his global partners. But in South America, he is increasingly seen as a threat By Sandra Weiss
Democracy and societyNeo-liberalism at all costs At home, Milei’s policies lead to mass protests. Abroad, he meets with the far right. And in Germany, Argentina’s president receives an award By Svenja Blanke
Democracy and societyTwo against Maduro Surprisingly united, the opposition in Venezuela is entering the presidential election. Will it be enough to defeat the all-powerful head of state? By Katharina Wegner
Democracy and societyA clear majority Newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum wants to continue the left-wing policies of her predecessor. But the challenges facing Mexico are enormous By Yesko Quiroga
Foreign and security policyEcuador in a stranglehold Gang wars, drug trafficking and military repression: how did Ecuador mutate from a peaceful country to a danger zone? By Sara Meyer
Democracy and societyFrom protest to progress Despite all the opposition and obstruction, the past half-year in Guatemala has shown that the corrupt elites are no longer in control of the country By Daniel Mann
Two presidents, one divided nation Mozambique remains in crisis after disputed elections exposed long-standing economic and political struggles. Where does the country go from here?
Trump’s Herculean task Ending the Russia-Ukraine war won’t be that easy for the US president, but there are three reasons why he’d like to try anyway
‘Nicaragua has become a terrorist state’ Journalists Wendy Quintero Chávez and Lucía Pineda Ubau on systematic torture, rigged elections and the fight for press freedom