Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wears a cap that reads "Brazil belongs to the Brazilians" in Linhares, Brazil, on July 11.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wears a cap that reads "Brazil belongs to the Brazilians" in Linhares, Brazil, on July 11.

U.S.-Brazil Feud Could Speed Up De-Dollarization

A popular Brazilian payment system is causing concerns in Washington.

Banners announcing the 2025 BRICS summit are seen near Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art Museum, which will host the event, on July 3.
Banners announcing the 2025 BRICS summit are seen near Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art Museum, which will host the event, on July 3.

BRICS Envoys Flock to Rio

At the bloc’s annual summit, Brazil hopes to focus on economic development rather than anti-Western antagonism.

COP30 President André Aranha Corrêa do Lago (right) speaks next to COP30 CEO Ana Toni during a press conference in Brasília, Brazil, on March 10.
COP30 President André Aranha Corrêa do Lago (right) speaks next to COP30 CEO Ana Toni during a press conference in Brasília, Brazil, on March 10.

U.N. Hosts Dress Rehearsal for COP30

The November climate summit in Brazil will be Lula’s biggest diplomatic test yet.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum before a group photo during the G-7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum before a group photo during the G-7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17.

Sheinbaum Makes Her G-7 Debut

After years of disengagement on the global stage, Mexico’s new president is taking a different tack.

A view of Santiago, Chile, and the Andes Mountains, taken from the Metropolitan Park on July 2, 2024.
A view of Santiago, Chile, and the Andes Mountains, taken from the Metropolitan Park on July 2, 2024.

Where Does Latin America Stand in the Global AI Race?

Chile-backed model Latam-GPT plans to make its public debut in September.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum casts her vote at a polling station during Mexican judicial elections in Mexico City on June 1.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum casts her vote at a polling station during Mexican judicial elections in Mexico City on June 1.

The Aftermath of Mexico’s Judicial Elections

Sunday’s vote handed more influence to the ruling party—and shook investor confidence.

Jennifer Simons, the leader of Suriname's National Democratic Party (NDP), attends a rally in the capital Paramaribo on May 23.
Jennifer Simons, the leader of Suriname's National Democratic Party (NDP), attends a rally in the capital Paramaribo on May 23.

Suriname’s Growing Clout

The Caribbean nation now helms a key regional forum and is on the cusp of an oil boom.

Eleonora Alfaro, the mother of human rights lawyer Ruth López, speaks at a press conference following the arrest of her daughter by Salvadoran police in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, on May 19.
Eleonora Alfaro, the mother of human rights lawyer Ruth López, speaks at a press conference following the arrest of her daughter by Salvadoran police in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, on May 19.

Bukele Clamps Down on Dissent

In El Salvador, human rights violations extend beyond the country’s notorious prisons.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing on May 13.
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing on May 13.

Latin American Economies Look to China as U.S. Slashes Aid

In Beijing this week, Colombia joined the Belt and Road Initiative, and Brazil notched key investment pledges.

A group of children sit in a newly opened shelter in the Meyotte neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on April 12, after people were forced to flee from another area due to gang violence.
A group of children sit in a newly opened shelter in the Meyotte neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on April 12, after people were forced to flee from another area due to gang violence.

Trump Targets Haitian Gangs

U.S. authorities slapped a terrorist designation on two groups as Haiti’s crisis deepens.

Argentine President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo walk after meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Buenos Aires on April 14.
Argentine President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo walk after meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Buenos Aires on April 14.

Milei’s Moment of Truth

Argentina’s economic overhaul passed a key test—and earned support from Trump.

Pope Francis smiles and waves with one outstretched hand, an out-of-focus crowd of people visible behind him. Francis wears his everyday white cassock and cap. A lens flare is visible over the shoulder of his raised arm.
Pope Francis smiles and waves with one outstretched hand, an out-of-focus crowd of people visible behind him. Francis wears his everyday white cassock and cap. A lens flare is visible over the shoulder of his raised arm.

The Latin American Pope

How Pope Francis’s Argentine roots shaped his geopolitics.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa gives a thumbs-up to supporters from a balcony of the Carondelet Palace in Quito on April 15, two days after winning reelection.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa gives a thumbs-up to supporters from a balcony of the Carondelet Palace in Quito on April 15, two days after winning reelection.

Ecuador’s Election Surprise

A wider-than-expected victory for incumbent Daniel Noboa keeps Ecuador in the pro-Trump camp

Honduran President Xiomara Castro hands a gavel to Colombian President Gustavo Petro during the ninth summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, seen in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on April 9.
Honduran President Xiomara Castro hands a gavel to Colombian President Gustavo Petro during the ninth summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, seen in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on April 9.

Latin American Leaders Gather in Honduras

Members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States critiqued tariffs and strategized about the future of the United Nations.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin at Planalto Palace in Brasília on Jan. 29.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin at Planalto Palace in Brasília on Jan. 29.

What Trump’s Latest Tariffs Mean for Latin America

The region has avoided the worst-case scenario so far, but reciprocal duties will still hurt.

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