Latin America and the Caribbean

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From Feminist Symbolism to Centralized Power: Mexico under Claudia Sheinbaum

In October 2024, Mexico’s first female president took office amid high hopes and historic symbolism. But early governing choices suggest …

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Opinion

Clouds on the Horizon for Milei, Argentina’s Libertarian Wonderkid

Analysis

Courteously Turning Away: How Latin America Is Building Up New Partnerships

Analysis

Ecuador’s 2025 Elections: Caught between Political Polarization and Escalating Violence

Analysis

Central America at a Crossroads: Is there a Democratic Path to Confront Violence?

Analysis

Visionary or Dreamer? Colombia’s President Put to the Test

Analysis

Historic Election: Mexico’s New Female President will Face Old Politics

Analysis

Odds Are Low as Chile Votes Again on Its Constitution

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Argentina’s Presidential Election: Massa, Milei and the Coming Runoff

Analysis

Venezuela: Opposition Struggles to Reunite against President Maduro

Opinion

Mexico’s Spiral of Violence: Murdered Journalists, Paralyzed Authorities

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Opinion

Pink Tide 2.0? The Same Trap Awaits

Analysis

Will Colombia Vote for its First Ever Left-Wing President?

Street Protest in Latin America

Analysis

BTI 2022: An Alarm Signal for Democracy

Analysis

Colombia’s Partial Peace and Its Discontents

Opinion

Brazil’s Judiciary: Defender of Democracy

Analysis

Communist Party Congress in Cuba: After the End of the Castro Era, What?

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Peru: Elections Ahead in the Troubled Waters of a Fragile Party System

Analysis

Vulnerable in Lockdown: Violence Against Women in Mexico Rises Amid Coronavirus Restrictions

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