The new president’s experience as mayor points to an approach more rooted in enhanced intelligence, mediation, and deterrence.
Foreign Relations
The presidents of Argentina, Guatemala, and Panama gave maiden addresses. We cover developments at the 2024 UNGA session.
Renewed migration from the South American country will supercharge the issue in domestic politics throughout the hemisphere. The region's leaders can still contain the damage.
Recent approval of the judicial reform adds noise and uncertainty to bilateral ties.
Many countries in the Americas have not recognized Nicolás Maduro’s declaration of victory and most are calling for the release of full results.
"Mi aspiración es que Argentina...vuelva a tener esa voz, esa posibilidad de que, cuando habla los demás escuchen", dijo la canciller.
Lula’s policy is an attempt to exert influence over Brazil’s neighbor, but the recent past suggests this may have limited effect.