Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Trump Pardons Convicted Honduran Ex-President
How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas?
Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Raises Tensions with Venezuela
The build-up of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats are enflaming relations between Washington and Caracas.
The U.S. Designated More Terrorist Groups in 2025 than in the Last Ten Years Combined
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Patty Nieberg and Jeff Schogol
Cartel groups "want to coexist with whatever the political regime is in power," said AS/COA's José Enrique Arrioja to Task & Purpose.
Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
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Benigno Alarcón Deza
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
The Security Crisis Testing Mexico’s Sheinbaum
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Denise Dresser
Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.
Costa Rica’s ‘Safe Haven’ Faces a Reckoning
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Rafael Ledezma, Antonio Monte
The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.
Latin America’s Changing Web of Risks
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Erich de la Fuente, Eduardo A. Gamarra
Governance is being questioned across the region amid interconnected security and economic challenges.