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
June 19, 2026
Latin America
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.
June 01, 2026
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.
May 30, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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.
May 27, 2026
Latin America
Is the CIA car bombing narcos in Mexico?
Recent reporting suggests that covert agents are playing a growing role in the fight against cartels, now deemed terrorists by Trump
May 22, 2026
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