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Bolivia shocker: dark horse comes out of nowhere to win presidency
Latin America

Bolivia shocker: dark horse comes out of nowhere to win presidency

Voters rejected socialism, but nor did they want 'machete' austerity. Rodrigo Paz promises a pragmatic way, and relations of 'equality not dependency' with US.

How US incompetence empowers China in Latin America
Asia-Pacific

How US incompetence empowers China in Latin America

While the Trump administration is bombing, cutting aid and imposing tariffs, Beijing has been quietly forging trade ties all over the region.

Trump
Latin America

Will Trump really attack Venezuela?

A full scale invasion appears unlikely, which leaves the question: what does the president really want?

Trump Milei
Latin America

Trump bet $40B on Milei, but what do Americans get out of it?

A massive bailout ahead of the country's legislative elections reveals the high stakes Washington has placed on the Argentine president's survival

Daniel Noboa, Xi Jinping
Latin America

Why Ecuador went straight to China for relief

Secretary Rubio's visit with President Noboa this week will be in part to warn the country off Beijing, but seriously, what does Washington have to offer?

Venezuela oil
Washington Politics

US non-profits 'in the tank' for Exxon, Chevron over Venezuela oil

As US sends warships to the region it's important to note that lobbyists and think tanks that get big bucks have been fanning the flames right here in DC