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Trump and Rubio
Explainers
Trump's Proposed Cabinet's Record on Latin America
January 29, 2025
/ Gladys Gerbaud / Chase Harrison / Khalea Robertson

Who has the incoming president picked to serve in roles that deal with the Americas, like border czar and secretaries of state and the treasury?

United States
Democracy & Elections
U.S. Policy
Panama canal
Explainers
25 Years since the Transfer of the Panama Canal
December 24, 2024
/ Gladys Gerbaud

To hold its status in global trade, the canal expanded. Now it faces water level challenges, as well as pressure from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Panama
Infrastructure
Trade
Banner in Venezuela. (AP)
Explainers
Explainer: What Is Mercosur?
December 9, 2024
/ Celeste Castillejo / Nicki Fleischner / Chase Harrison / Luisa Horwitz / Mark Keller / Jon Orbach / Khalea Robertson

AS/COA Online looks at the origins, structure, and debates defining one of Latin America’s largest trade blocs.

Bolivia
Southern Cone & Brazil
Foreign Relations
Trade
Vehicles on container ship in California
Explainers
What Would Trump's Tariff Proposals Mean for U.S. Trade with Latin America?
December 3, 2024
/ Gladys Gerbaud

The president-elect threatened 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10 to 20 percent rates globally. Learn about the hemispheric trade relationship.

Trade
(AP)
Explainers
Explainer: What Are the BRICS?
December 3, 2024
/ Brendan O'Boyle / Chase Harrison

Brazil continues to be a central member of the bloc of emerging economies that seeks to push for a more multipolar world.

Brazil
Foreign Relations
Delgado and Orsi
Explainers
Uruguay's 2024 Runoff: Comparing Yamandú Orsi and Álvaro Delgado
November 20, 2024
/ Khalea Robertson

Insecurity, a fiscal deficit, and the economy feature in the lead-up to the November 24 second round of Uruguay’s presidential election.

Uruguay
Democracy & Elections
Uruguayan voters
Explainers
Explainer: Uruguay's 2024 General Elections
October 21, 2024
/ Khalea Robertson

A presidential race that’s too close to call and a controversial pension referendum are shaping the October 27 contest. 

Uruguay
Democracy & Elections
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