Dispatches from New York: What Matters for Latin America at the UN
Follow the speeches and sideline meetings related to Washington’s policy in the region.
Hemispheric Updates
Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Candidates: Lula, Bolsonaro, and Other Top Contenders
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.
Trump in Latin America: Trade Paths for Mexico, Diplo Chatter in Chile, Delcy Eyes NYC
Sep 11- Sep 16: Plus, doubts on Trump's Falklands/Malvinas position grow, new U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect, and Washington inks a DR rare earths deal
Trump in Latin America: Rubio Courts Allies in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Security and China's role were on the secretary's September 8–10 agenda as he met Presidents Abelardo de la Espriella, Daniel Noboa, and Keiko Fujimori.
Approval Tracker: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum
Two years in, how do Mexicans view their president and her government’s handling of major issues?
Trump in Latin America: Venezuela Oil Deal Spurs Questions; U.S.-Brazil Trade Talks Resume
Aug 27–Sep 2: Plus, U.S. military brass heads to Colombia and Trump signals a shift on Washington’s Falklands position.
Trump in Latin America: Canada's Tariff Retaliation, Mexico's Trade Cooperation
Aug 20–26: Plus, Trump and Lula hop on the phone again; State warns the region on Chinese espionage.
