August 6–13: Plus, a Cuban powerbroker’s mafia ties, a U.S.–China visa standoff in Argentina, and Mexican avocado inspection woes.
El plan del gobierno "es una hoja de ruta para que la Argentina vuelva a ser un líder económico de América Latina," dice la presidenta y CEO de COA.
How do Mexicans view their first presidenta and her government’s handling of major issues?
From poll trackers to podcast episodes to key facts, our guide tracks Latin America’s largest election this year.
Lula is seeking a fourth term as Flávio Bolsonaro attempts to avenge his ex-president father. The first round is October 4.
The president, who took office August 7, unveiled shifts on security, diplomacy, U.S. ties, and an Israeli rapprochement ahead of his inauguration.
Jul 30–Aug 5: Plus, more U.S. spies in Cuba, a nuclear deal with Paraguay, and Rubio’s outreach to two presidents.
The AS/COA vice president joined global leaders in an 18-month ECLAC commission to explore geostrategic shifts. Findings were released August 4.
Learn about the background and goals of the ministers supporting the new president, including Prime Minister Galarreta and Finance Minister Cuba.
Learn about the issues up for discussion in binational rounds of talks on the North American trade deal.
A presidential match-up between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will anchor Latin America’s largest electoral process of the year.
July 23–29: Plus, Brazil denies visas to U.S. officials, USTR unveils 301 tariffs, and State sanctions Cuban medical missions.
The second Trump administration has designated some 20 regional groups as foreign terrorist organizations. AS/COA Online tracks the designations.
New levies stemming from U.S. investigations into forced labor worldwide hit 19 countries in the Americas.
July 16–22: State releases a report on Cuban espionage and U.S.–Colombia security ties set to deepen. Plus: Trump’s FTO designations charted.
"O Brasil é a grande e fascinante exceção a muitas dessas tendências [associadas às políticas de Trump]", diz o editor chefe da Americas Quarterly.
In his third year in office, how is the libertarian leader faring?
July 9–15: Plus, Colombia’s vice president meets with Rubio and recordings of a Mexican governor put her in hot water.
Meet the ministers who will support the far-right leader when he assumes the Colombian presidency on August 7.
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.