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March 5, 2026
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March 3, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

A historic number of candidates will compete in the April 12 first-round vote to lead the Andean country jaded by a decade of high presidential turnover.

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March 2, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

In his third year in office, how is the libertarian leader faring?

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Approval Tracker: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum
March 2, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

How do Mexicans view their first presidenta and her government’s handling of major issues?

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Poll Tracker: Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
February 27, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

Coalition primaries take place March 8, but top contenders will skip directly to the May 31 first round.

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Poll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election
February 26, 2026
/ Chase Harrison

Lula is seeking a fourth term as Flávio Bolsonaro attempts to avenge his ex-president father. The first round is October 4.

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Trump in Latin America: Rubio at CARICOM, SCOTUS on Tariffs, and Trump's SOTU
February 26, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

Feb 20-26: U.S. intelligence helps take out a kingpin and Washington cancels Chilean officials’ visas over an underwater cable.

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Trump in Latin America: The Board of Peace Roster, A Cuban Call, and Moves on Nicaragua
February 19, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Chase Harrison

Feb 13-19: More U.S. officials visit Venezuela as a Canadian business delegation heads to Mexico ahead of the USMCA review.

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Trump in Latin America: Opening Venezuela, Closing Cuba, and Meeting Mexico
February 12, 2026
/ Carin Zissis / Khalea Robertson

Feb 6-12: A Peruvian port comes under the scope and Honduras’ new president visits Mar-a-Lago.

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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: 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 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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January 19, 2026
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"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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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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