The IRC’s Rafael Velasquez and CAF’s Ángel Cárdenas Sosa discuss the short- and long-term priorities for funding recovery after the June 24 earthquakes.

The June 24 disaster wreaked havoc on sensitive infrastructure in Caracas and La Guaira. Learn about the catastrophe, plus the U.S. and regional response.

Trade expert Kellie Meiman Hock returns to explain how the EU-Mercosur deal fits a pattern of countries seeking to diversify in a shifting trade context.

Learn about the youth vote, changes to Congress, and top voter concerns as the Andean country readies to cast ballots on April 12.

GI-TOC's Haiti and Caribbean Observatory head Romain Le Cour analyzes the local and international efforts to ready an August vote amid a security crisis.

The Caribbean island is undergoing its worst economic period in decades while facing rising U.S. pressure.

As President Trump starts his second year in office, read AS/COA's roundup covering the White House's Western Hemisphere strategy.

Laura Fernández, running to continue President Rodrigo Chaves’ agenda, may win in the first round of a February 1 election marked by insecurity woes.

The Trump-endorsed politician was declared victorious after a tumultuous vote. He’s banking on closer U.S. ties to push his infrastructure-focused agenda.

From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. What were major 2025 events? What’s on the horizon?

The Igarapé Institute’s Robert Muggah discusses the evolution of criminal activity, as well as evidence-based solutions to violence.

The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.

How did regional and global actors respond to the January 3 events? AS/COA Online rounds up the range of reactions.

Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru plan to elect presidents in 2026. Learn about candidates and issues in each country.

The former Chilean finance minister presents new economic principles for a twenty-first century approach.

Leftist Jeannette Jara won the first round, but her right-wing opponent, José Antonio Kast, leads polls in the race to succeed Gabriel Boric.

A thin margin separates Trump-endorsed Tito Asfura of the National Party and Salvador Nasralla of the Liberals in a partial preliminary vote count.

Fears of electoral fraud and voter concerns about jobs and insecurity loom over a three-way contest for the presidency.

See results of the November 16 contest, including the congressional panorama. Plus, what can we glean from polling for the December 12 runoff?

What does the U.S. president's “America First” trade policy mean for the region? AS/COA is monitoring the new administration's approach.

Texas A&M's Diego von Vacano traces a history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.

In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?

A build-up of military assets in the region and a series of fatal strikes on alleged drug boats enflame relations between Washington and Caracas.

Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget.

Voters will choose their next president November 30 in a single-round vote. Polls indicate a three-way race.

Paz won over disillusioned voters in the October runoff but faces a challenging economic scenario when he takes the reins in November.

Amid an insecurity crisis, Boluarte becomes the latest in a succession of Peruvian leaders to be expelled from the executive office after a unanimous vote.

Surprise finalist Rodrigo Paz faces off against ex-President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga in an election ending two decades of MAS power.

Either candidate—Rodrigo Paz or Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga—would mark an end to two decades of governance by the MAS.

Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance while the Baker Institute’s Francisco Monaldi analyzes the region’s energy trajectory.

As the international body hits a milestone, what are hemispheric heads of state saying about shifting global dynamics?

Former Brazilian trade secretary Welber Barral explains how political tensions have created a gridlock in current trade negotiations.