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A keepsake U.S. President Donald Trump gave to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. (Petro's X Account)
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: A Petro Meeting, a Mineral Ministerial, and a Prayer Session
February 5, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

Jan 29–Feb 5: The Trump administration kept up pressure on Cuba, made resource deals with Mexico, and hosted the presidents of Colombia and El Salvador.

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Seven Charts on Cuba's Economic Woes
February 4, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

The Caribbean island is undergoing its worst economic period in decades while facing rising U.S. pressure.

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Poll Tracker: Costa Rica's 2026 Presidential Election
January 30, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

Laura Fernández, President Rodrigo Chaves’ former chief-of-staff, is polling high enough to potentially avoid a runoff. Ticos vote on February 1.

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Trump in Latin America: Dispatches on Washington's Hemispheric Strategy
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AS/COA Online's regular roundup covers U.S policy news on the Americas in the era of...

Secretary Marco Rubio testifies to the U.S. Senate. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Rubio Talks Venezuela, Mexico Talks Trade, Lula Talks to Trump
January 29, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Khalea Robertson

As President Trump starts his second year in office, read AS/COA's roundup covering the White House's Western Hemisphere strategy. 

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Four Questions Driving Costa Rica's Presidential Race
January 27, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

Laura Fernández, running to continue President Rodrigo Chaves’ agenda, may win in the first round of a February 1 election marked by insecurity woes.

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Nasry Asfura
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Nasry Asfura Prepares to Take Honduras’ Presidency in New Direction
January 26, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

The Trump-endorsed politician was declared victorious after a tumultuous vote. He’s banking on closer U.S. ties to push his infrastructure-focused agenda.

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Brian Winter ao O Globo sobre a atual política externa dos EUA para a América Latina
January 19, 2026
/ Renato Vasconcelos

"A atitude e as políticas de Trump são bastante típicas na história de dois séculos de Washington na região", diz o editor-chefe da Americas Quarterly.

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Mercosur–EU Free-Trade Agreement: What's in It and What's Next?
January 16, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

A deal twenty-five years in the making moves closer to fruition, but legislative checkpoints remain.

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U.S. President Donald Trump. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
One Year in, Trump's Impact on Latin America and What's Next
January 15, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. What were major 2025 events? What’s on the horizon?

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Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro
January 7, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.

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Reactions to the U.S. Operation in Venezuela, from Latin America and Beyond
January 5, 2026
/ Chase Harrison / Khalea Robertson

How did regional and global actors respond to the January 3 events? AS/COA Online rounds up the range of reactions.

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Brian Winter em entrevista à Folha de S.Paulo sobre a captura de Maduro pelos EUA
January 4, 2026
/ Daniela Arcanjo

"O desenrolar vai determinar as relações de Washington na região pelos próximos anos", diz o vice-presidente da AS/COA.

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Elecciones 2026 en América Latina: Un Adelanto
December 17, 2025
/ Chase Harrison / Luisa Leme / Khalea Robertson / Carin Zissis

Brasil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haití y Perú tienen previsto elegir presidentes en 2026. Conozca a los candidatos y los temas clave en cada país.

U.S. troops patrol in Panama. (AP)
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Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Trump Blockades Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil
December 17, 2025
/ Chase Harrison

How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas?

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A voter card in Peru. (AP)
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2026 Presidential Elections in Latin America: A Preview
December 17, 2025
/ Chase Harrison / Luisa Leme / Khalea Robertson / Carin Zissis

Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru plan to elect presidents in 2026. Learn about candidates and issues in each country.

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A Guide to 2026 Latin American Elections
December 17, 2025

AS/COA Online covers major votes across the region for presidents, legislatures, municipal votes, and more.

Argentine President Javier Milei and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. (Photo: AP)
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Foreign Affairs: Latin America's Revolution of the Right
December 16, 2025
/ Brian Winter

Most of the reasons for the right's ascendancy stem "from changing realities within Latin America," writes AS/COA's Brian Winter in the magazine.

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José Antonio Kast (C) at his victory rally. (AP)
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AS/COA Insider: Susan Segal on José Antonio Kast's Presidential Victory in Chile
December 15, 2025

"Kast gave a unifying acceptance speech that stressed rule of law and democratic values," said AS/COA’s CEO and president.

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Brian Winter à BBC sobre a mudança de estratégia de Trump em relação a Bolsonaro
December 13, 2025
/ Marina Rossi

A revogação da sanção a Alexandre de Moraes é "uma virada em 180 graus" por parte de Trump, diz o vice-presidente da AS/COA.

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