News & Analysis

Learn how the president's trade, immigration, and Venezuela policy are playing out in congressional races.

Oct 15–21: Plus, Florida calls for Castro’s arrest and presidential endorsements continue for Salazar.

AthenaLab’s Diego Sazo explains the multilayered goals of the regional security coalition and why joining sparked a Chilean divide.

October 2026 IMF and World Bank forecasts show Guyana booming and Argentina steady alongside Brazil’s fiscal constraints and uncertainty in Mexico.

"Traté de poner datos y perspectiva en algo que creo que preocupa a todos, que es la enorme incertidumbre en el mundo que vivimos hoy", dijo la experta.

A renewed effort by the U.S. to engage others in the region and the OAS "is useful" to confront Nicaraguan leaders, said AS/COA's vice president.

Oct 8–14: Plus, Nicaragua rejects U.S. ambassador, Chilean pensions hit by U.S. monetary policy, and Ecuadorian fishermen get acquitted.

"What people are really voting for above all is a tougher approach against organized crime," said AQ's editor-in-chief.

"La memoria y las emociones, personales y colectivas, juegan un rol clave en esta exhibición", dijo la curadora en jefe de arte de Americas Society.

Oct 1–7: Plus, security cooperation sparks friction in Mexico, reaper drones get a regional redeployment, and soyabeans share a lesson.

With Flávio Bolsonaro pulling ahead in the first round, he and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva advance to an October 25 runoff.

A potential swing to the right in Brazil could be "the big prize for President Trump," said AQ's editor in-chief to the radio station. 

“This debate would have been an opportunity to stir up enthusiasm. But it’s so close, [they] opted for caution,” says AS/COA VP Brian Winter.

Sep 24–Sep 30: Plus, Andean officials get hit with visa bans, Mexican officials get hit with sanctions, and a Southcom general speaks strategy.

Quaest pollster Felipe Nunes explores how the country's jaded but politically engaged electorate view the tight Lula–Bolsonaro race.

The president and Bolsonaro scion Flávio are in a deadlock ahead of the October 4 vote in a race marked by corruption, security, and economic worries.

Follow the speeches and sideline meetings related to Washington’s policy in the region.

Beijing’s economic relations with Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru reveal the region’s role in the U.S.-China competition. 

Pew, U.S.–Mexico Foundation, and AMLAT Radar experts unpack new survey data on changing attitudes toward the midterms, U.S.–Mexico ties, and global powers.