"All of this may produce a backlash against the U.S. over the medium term," said AS/COA's Brian Winter to The Observer.

"What we're seeing today is a light version of the gunboat diplomacy of a century ago," said AS/COA's Brian Winter to the Financial Times.

The agreements are potentially historic – but some countries have been left out, and a Supreme Court challenge looms.

Designating the Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist group would be "another sign that the U.S. administration means business," said AS/COA's vice president.

Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

Challenges await President Rodrigo Paz as he reinserts Bolivia into the international arena.

Current policies toward the region make speaking with a common voice even more urgent, writes a former Costa Rican president.