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Under Team Trump eye, Venezuela makes move toward elections
Latin America

Under Team Trump eye, Venezuela makes move toward elections

Moderate opposition figure Dinorah Figuera just opened a path to democratic transition, though María Corina Machado still appears on the outs

Hyper-militarized 'war on narco-terror' is not stopping drug flows
Latin America

Hyper-militarized 'war on narco-terror' is not stopping drug flows

The strategy is already leading groups to adapt to new illicit industries, divert trafficking routes, and expand operations to new subregions

Abelardo De La Espriella and Ivan Cepeda
Latin America

No clear winner: Colombia's hard right and left will battle out in runoff

Abelardo De La Espriella and Ivan Cepeda represent two distinct visions of the country's future. Neither got 50% in Sunday's vote.

Sunday's election could put Colombia back on team Trump
Latin America

Sunday's election could put Colombia back on team Trump

Relations with the US flagged under Gustavo Petro. A pair of right-wing candidates want to change that.

Noboa's Ecuador: Is this what 'partnering' with the US looks like?
Latin America

Noboa's Ecuador: Is this what 'partnering' with the US looks like?

The Trump admin gives him political cover and military support despite mounting evidence that he's using it to tighten his own grip on power

Face the facts: China isn't leaving Latin America anytime soon
Latin America

Face the facts: China isn't leaving Latin America anytime soon

Countries across the region have strong economic incentives for working with Beijing. Washington should try to compete rather than coerce.