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Javier Milei Israel
Latin America

In Latin America, the road to Trump's heart goes through Israel

String of newly elected governments strengthen ties with Tel Aviv, in hopes of currying favor with Washington

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.

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.

Paradoxically, 'Donroe Doctrine' could put US interests at risk
Latin America

Paradoxically, 'Donroe Doctrine' could put US interests at risk

Short-term political alignments with so-called 'champions' may erode long-term influence