The Americas Archive

The coming year brings enormous uncertainty for Latin America. Ultimately, though, the challenges facing the region won’t be solved in 2025.

Donald Trump demanded that the Panama Canal be returned to the U.S., his latest bellicose declaration toward a U.S. ally in the Americas.

The leaders of El Salvador and Mexico are popular. Their supporters are conflating that with the strength of democracy in their countries.

The EU and Mercosur have agreed to the final text of a major trade deal. Ratification still faces a lot of obstacles in Europe.

Despite Maduro’s saber-rattling last year, Venezuela never invaded Guyana’s Essequibo. But regional leaders must remain vigilant.

Argentina’s eccentric, far-right libertarian president has delivered on two of his key economic promises. But significant challenges remain.

Already banned from office, Bolsonaro now faces charges of plotting a coup. Underestimating him is still a mistake.

Hosting the G20 Summit was a win that Lula sorely needed. But he may not get credit for it at home in Brazil.