Foreign and security policyA region redefined Trump’s coercive foreign policy is accelerating US decline in Latin America and the Caribbean, opening the door to new alliances By Guadalupe González González, Monica Hirst, Juan Gabriel Tokatlian
Foreign and security policyBreaking the gentleman’s agreement It’s time for a Latin American woman to take the helm at the United Nations By Juan Gabriel Tokatlian
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
Most people aren’t happy with what public debate is becoming We need to talk to those who disagree with us and find what can bridge both sides of the political spectrum instead of alienating one
What seems like the end is only the beginning Turkey gets the dissolution of the PKK — but not the start of a solution