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Hemispheric Updates
Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes: What Happened, Relief Efforts, and How to Help
June 30, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson / Chase Harrison

The June 24 disaster caused large-scale damage to Caracas and La Guaira. Learn about the catastrophe, as well as the U.S. and Latin American response.

Venezuela
Jose Enrique Arrioja on BBC News
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José Enrique Arrioja on BBC News about the Post-Earthquakes Crisis in Venezuela
June 27, 2026
/ Carl Nasman

The AQ managing editor spoke on the humanitarian impact of the twin natural disasters and the state of the country's logistical and medical infrastructure.

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Colombia Elects 2026: Ongoing Coverage of the Presidential Race
June 26, 2026
/ Chase Harrison / Carin Zissis

Learn about the background of the race and the victory of right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.

Colombia
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LatAm in Focus: Alfredo Thorne on What Lies ahead for a Keiko Fujimori Presidency
June 25, 2026
/ Carin Zissis

The former Peruvian finance minister analyzes the social, political, and foreign policy tensions awaiting the new administration.

Peru
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Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Trump Gains an Ally in Colombia; OAS Meets in Panama
June 24, 2026
/ Chase Harrison / Khalea Robertson

June 18-24: Plus, Cuba introduces market reforms and a Venezuelan opposition figure reemerges.

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Abelardo de la Espriella and his wife, Ana Lucía Pineda. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
What to Know About Colombia's 2026 Presidential Runoff Results
June 22, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is headed for a tight win in a runoff that saw record turnout.

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Susan Segal habla con La Tercera sobre actividades de COA en Chile
June 21, 2026
/ Rodrigo Cárdenas

Chile "siempre tenía reglas del juego muy claras. Y hoy en día se escucha eso otra vez", dice la presidenta y CEO de la organización al diario.

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Tracking the U.S.-Mexico Talks in the USMCA Review
June 18, 2026
/ Isabel Teran

Learn about the issues up for discussion in three binational rounds of talks on the North American trade deal.

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Colombian voters. (AP)
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Ahead of Colombia's Runoff, Candidates Make Final Plays for the Presidency
June 18, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

How did the right’s Abelardo de la Espriella and the left’s Iván Cepeda conclude campaigns before the June 21 election?

Colombia
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The United States-Paraguay World Cup Match. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Leaders Mix Diplomacy with World Cup Visits
June 17, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

June 11-17: A joint U.S.–Venezuela strike takes out gang leader. A second round of U.S.-Mexico trade talks get underway.

United States
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Poll Tracker: Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
June 16, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

The right’s Abelardo de la Espriella won the top spot in the first round to face leftist and ruling party candidate Iván Cepeda in the June 21 runoff.

Colombia
Democracy & Elections
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Brian Winter en entrevista a Univision sobre elecciones en Colombia y Perú
June 13, 2026
/ Víctor Solano

"Quien sabe si por lo menos en el caso colombiano, la Casa Blanca consiga el socio que quiere en las próximas semanas", dijo el vicepresidente de AS/COA.

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LatAm in Focus: Sandra Borda on the Figures and Forces behind Colombia’s Presidential Race
June 11, 2026
/ Carin Zissis

The Bogotá-based political scientist covers what's at stake in the June 21 runoff between the right's Abelardo de la Espriella and the left's Iván Cepeda.

Colombia
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Trump June press conference
Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: USMCA on Notice, AMLO’s Letter, Hegseth’s Cuba Message
June 10, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Khalea Robertson

June 4–10: Trump questions USMCA renewal again, Milei plans eighteenth U.S. visit, and more in this week’s dispatch.

United States
U.S. Policy
Bilateral X-Ray
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In USMF-IMCO Report, Carin Zissis Reflects on U.S.-Mexico Ties
June 8, 2026
/ Carin Zissis

As the invited author for the Bilateral X-Ray think tank report, the AS/COA VP considers the promise and pitfalls of this World Cup moment. 

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Poll Tracker: Peru's 2026 Presidential Election
June 5, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez will compete in the June 7 runoff that pits right versus left.

Peru
Democracy & Elections
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Hemispheric Updates
Trump in Latin America: Brazil Hit with Tariffs and Terrorist Designations
June 3, 2026
/ Chase Harrison / Khalea Robertson

May 28–June 3: Trump endorses Colombia’s de la Espriella, Rubio weighs in on regional relations, and USTR ruling spells new tariffs for region.

United States
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Brian Winter ao podcast do G1 "O Assunto" sobre o novo tarifaço de Trump contra o Brasil
June 3, 2026
/ Natuza Nery

"Os Estados Unidos sentem que essa estratégia mais agressiva está produzindo efeitos positivos para seus interesses", disse o vice-presidente da AS/COA.

Brazil
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A Colombian votes. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Four Takeaways from Colombia's First-Round Vote: De la Espriella, Cepeda Head to Runoff
June 1, 2026
/ Chase Harrison / Carin Zissis

From fraud claims to a deflated centrist vote, find out about the May 31 presidential election ahead of what will be a left-right June 21 showdown.

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LatAm in Focus: Jorge Castañeda on the Frictions Straining U.S.-Mexico Ties
May 28, 2026
/ Carin Zissis

Mexico’s former foreign minister covers recent bilateral turbulence, the Cuba factor, and what U.S. midterms mean for relations.

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