Poll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election
Lula is seeking a fourth term as Flávio Bolsonaro attempts to avenge his ex-president father. The first round is October 4.
Brian Winter in Foreign Affairs: Trump Is Remaking Latin America
The region "stands out as the foreign policy sphere in which Trump has enjoyed the most success in advancing his agenda," writes AS/COA's vice president.
Who's Who in Abelardo de la Espriella's Cabinet?
Meet the ministers who will support the far-right leader when he assumes the Colombian presidency on August 7.
Approval Tracker: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum
How do Mexicans view their first presidenta and her government’s handling of major issues?
Poll Tracker: The U.S. Latino Vote in the 2026 Midterms
The 2024 election saw high levels of Hispanic support for Trump. Can Republicans replicate that success in the November congressional vote?
Trump in Latin America: Washington Rejects USMCA Renewal, Responds to Venezuela Quakes
June 25-July 1: Plus, Treasury targets cross-border fuel smuggling and SCOTUS delivers immigration rulings with a regional impact.
Peru Elects 2026: Ongoing Coverage of the Presidential Race
Keiko Fujimori emerged from the runoff with a razor-thin victory. Her term begins on July 28. Learn about her campaign and key moments of a tight election.
Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes: What Happened, Relief Efforts, and How to Help
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.
Colombia Elects 2026: Ongoing Coverage of the Presidential Race
Learn about the background of the race and the victory of right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.
Trump in Latin America: Trump Gains an Ally in Colombia; OAS Meets in Panama
June 18-24: Plus, Cuba introduces market reforms and a Venezuelan opposition figure reemerges.
What to Know About Colombia's 2026 Presidential Runoff Results
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is headed for a tight win in a runoff that saw record turnout.
Susan Segal habla con La Tercera sobre actividades de COA en Chile
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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.
Tracking the U.S.-Mexico Talks in the USMCA Review
Learn about the issues up for discussion in three binational rounds of talks on the North American trade deal.
Ahead of Colombia's Runoff, Candidates Make Final Plays for the Presidency
How did the right’s Abelardo de la Espriella and the left’s Iván Cepeda conclude campaigns before the June 21 election?
Trump in Latin America: Leaders Mix Diplomacy with World Cup Visits
June 11-17: A joint U.S.–Venezuela strike takes out gang leader. A second round of U.S.-Mexico trade talks get underway.
Poll Tracker: Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
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.
Trump in Latin America: USMCA on Notice, AMLO’s Letter, Hegseth’s Cuba Message
June 4–10: Trump questions USMCA renewal again, Milei plans eighteenth U.S. visit, and more in this week’s dispatch.
In USMF-IMCO Report, Carin Zissis Reflects on U.S.-Mexico Ties
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.
Poll Tracker: Peru's 2026 Presidential Election
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez will compete in the June 7 runoff that pits right versus left.
Trump in Latin America: Brazil Hit with Tariffs and Terrorist Designations
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.