Leaders gather for a family photo at the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit at the White House at in Washington on Nov. 3.
Leaders gather for a family photo at the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit at the White House at in Washington on Nov. 3.

Biden’s Economic Statecraft Takes Shape

Skeptical of trade deals, Washington is working through development banks instead.

Demonstrators protest against a contract between Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals and the Panamanian government in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 24.
Demonstrators protest against a contract between Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals and the Panamanian government in Panama City, Panama, on Oct. 24.

How a Copper Mine Prompted Mass Protests in Panama

Extracting the critical minerals needed for the energy transition is proving socially explosive.

Argentine Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa speaks to his supporters outside his party headquarters after the first round of Argentina's presidential election in Buenos Aires on Oct. 22.
Argentine Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa speaks to his supporters outside his party headquarters after the first round of Argentina's presidential election in Buenos Aires on Oct. 22.

Why Massa Outperformed Milei in Argentina

The “minister of inflation” saw his popularity rise in part thanks to the pope.

From left: Venezuelan opposition delegate Gerardo Blyde; Barbadian Foreign Minister Jerome Walcott; Dag Nylander, the director of the Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution; Mexican diplomat Efraín Guadarrama; and Venezuelan National Assembly leader Jorge Rodríguez pose for a photo during the signing of an agreement between the Venezuelan government and opposition at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Oct. 17.
From left: Venezuelan opposition delegate Gerardo Blyde; Barbadian Foreign Minister Jerome Walcott; Dag Nylander, the director of the Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution; Mexican diplomat Efraín Guadarrama; and Venezuelan National Assembly leader Jorge Rodríguez pose for a photo during the signing of an agreement between the Venezuelan government and opposition at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Oct. 17.

A Breakthrough Deal for Venezuela

Washington agrees to lift sanctions on Caracas in exchange for a pledge of free elections.

People take part in a rally to show their support for Palestinians and opposition to Israel’s military operations in Gaza in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 10.
People take part in a rally to show their support for Palestinians and opposition to Israel’s military operations in Gaza in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 10.

Why Chile’s Response to the Israel-Hamas War Stands Out

The country is home to the largest Palestinian diaspora outside of the Middle East.

Two Haitian women shout as they participate in a protest on a crowded street to demand the release of a kidnapped nurse. One of the women stands beside a young girl, guiding the girl to raise her fist in the air. Other demonstrators wave hand-painted signs in the background.
Two Haitian women shout as they participate in a protest on a crowded street to demand the release of a kidnapped nurse. One of the women stands beside a young girl, guiding the girl to raise her fist in the air. Other demonstrators wave hand-painted signs in the background.

Can a New Intervention Do Right by Haiti?

A complicated history looms over the latest effort to fix the country’s security crisis.

Sunbathers enjoy Macumba Beach, in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro, during a heat wave, on Sept. 24.
Sunbathers enjoy Macumba Beach, in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro, during a heat wave, on Sept. 24.

South America’s Scorching Spring Has Arrived

But only some countries have turned up their climate ambition.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 19.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 19.

Who Should Lead the Global South?

At the United Nations, Lula makes the case for Brazil.

Images of late Chilean President Salvador Allende and his wife, Hortensia Bussi, are projected on the facade of La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile.
Images of late Chilean President Salvador Allende and his wife, Hortensia Bussi, are projected on the facade of La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile.

Chile’s Coup Is No Longer Taboo

While international backers of Pinochet’s 1973 takeover increasingly admit blame, Chile’s resurgent far right is bringing defense of dictatorship back into the mainstream.

Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo celebrates the results of the presidential runoff election in Guatemala City.
Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo celebrates the results of the presidential runoff election in Guatemala City.

How the Opposition Won Guatemala’s ‘Free but Unfair’ Election

The Seed Movement got lucky, but it also made its own luck.

A reflection in a window shows the silhouette of a man looking at the ocean transposed with the flags of BRICS countries (China, India, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil) during the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting.
A reflection in a window shows the silhouette of a man looking at the ocean transposed with the flags of BRICS countries (China, India, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil) during the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting.

South America Is Upping Its Bet on BRICS

Undeterred by Western pressure, a record number of countries want to join the group ahead of the annual summit.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attends the Amazon summit in Belém, Brazil.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attends the Amazon summit in Belém, Brazil.

Lula’s Rainforest Diplomacy Debut

Brazil’s Amazon summit featured both cooperation and contradiction among the world’s forest-rich countries.

A demonstrator wearing a cap and t-shirt holds up a box that mimics a movie camera with stickers that read "Fake News" and the symbol of the TV Globo during a protest in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
A demonstrator wearing a cap and t-shirt holds up a box that mimics a movie camera with stickers that read "Fake News" and the symbol of the TV Globo during a protest in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Inside Latin America’s Fake News Problem

Online trolls from both sides of the political spectrum are outfoxing social media platforms.

Bia Zaneratto of Brazil celebrates with teammate Ary Borges after scoring her team’s third goal during a match between Brazil and Panama during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Adelaide, Australia, on July 24.
Bia Zaneratto of Brazil celebrates with teammate Ary Borges after scoring her team’s third goal during a match between Brazil and Panama during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Adelaide, Australia, on July 24.

A High-Dollar, Highly Outspoken Women’s World Cup

Latin American players push for free expression and equal pay at this year’s tournament.

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, European Council President Charles Michel, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put their hands together for a picture after a press conference at the end of the EU-CELAC summit in Brussels.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, European Council President Charles Michel, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put their hands together for a picture after a press conference at the end of the EU-CELAC summit in Brussels.

Europe and Latin America Pledge Partnership Over Polarization

At a summit in Brussels, the EU and CELAC committed to deepening business and political ties.

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