The president-elect, who takes office August 7, has already unveiled shifts on security strategy, diplomacy, U.S. ties, and an Israeli rapprochement.

Jul 30–Aug 5: Plus, more U.S. spies in Cuba, a nuclear deal with Paraguay, and Rubio’s outreach to two presidents. 

Learn about the background and goals of the ministers supporting the new president, including Prime Minister Galarreta and Finance Minister Cuba.

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

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.

New levies stemming from U.S. investigations into forced labor worldwide hit 19 countries in the Americas.