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Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez waves ahead of a meeting with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena at Miraflores Palace
Latin America

What happened to all the concern about Venezuelan democracy?

Across Latin America, leaders who once railed against Maduro are now eager to embrace the new-look regime

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks during the Shield of the Americas summit as President Donald Trump looks on
Latin America

Trump's 'Shield of the Americas' is more fragile than it seems

Populations in Latin America aren't exactly thrilled with the right-wing governments the US is allied with

Supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro at a rally, with some carrying a large inflatable of Donald Trump
Latin America

Will Trump's efforts to boost Bolsonaro blow up in his face?

US interference in this weekend's election in Brazil could help left-wing President Lula

Delcy Rodriguez and Donald Trump
Latin America

Venezuela blowback may have a long fuse. It always does.

The era of gunboat diplomacy in the early 20th century became the revolutions, insurgencies, and dictatorships of the future

Shield of the Americas 2026
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Trump and 14 Lat Am leaders ignite new drug-terror war at UN

Leaders designated 24 cartels, gangs, and drug trafficking groups as foreign terrorists. Expect lots of guns, ammo, and drone strikes to follow.

Milei and Trump
Latin America

Milei has staked it all on Trump. Will he follow through?

The Argentine president needs the US to recognize his claim over the Falklands. But his needs are not Washington's.