Venezuela Is Starving and Still Maduro Clings to Power
The opposition has yet to convince the military top brass to switch sides.
Christian FitzHugh
Christian FitzHugh specializes in left-wing populism in South America.
Macri’s Failure Returns Peronists to Power in Argentina
The conservative’s gradualist approach to reform convinced neither investors nor voters.
Millions Flee Venezuela, But Maduro Is Going Nowhere
It will take outside intervention to remove Venezuela’s president.
AMLO and Trump: Useful Scapegoats or Unlikely Allies?
Pragmatic compromise between the two presidents could easily give way to populist collision.
Is Brazil’s Bolsonaro the Trump of the Tropics?
The two men have a lot in common, but Jair Bolsonaro poses an even greater danger to democracy.
Stakes High for Colombia’s Presidential Novice
Iván Duque must stimulate Colombia’s economy and hold together a fragile peace the FARC at the same time.
Brazil’s Presidential Election Is Up in the Air
A lot hinges on whether or not former president Lula da Silva will be able to run.
With the Castros Gone, Is Change Afoot in Cuba?
The new president’s biggest challenge will be the economy, where reforms have underwhelmed.
What You Need to Know About the Election in Mexico
The country may shift to the left, but no single party or candidate is likely to win a majority.
Piñera Back, But Chileans Need Convincing
Chile is now more divided than at any time since 1990. Sebastián Piñera will have to walk a fine line.
No Shock Therapy: Macri Takes Gradual Approach to Reform
The Argentinian president knows he can’t afford to ruffle too many feathers.
Chile Shows Better Way to Neighbors in Crisis
Tone-deaf politicians discredit democracy in Brazil and Venezuela. Chile’s constitutional reforms shows a better way.
Venezuela Lurches Toward Authoritarianism
Nicolás Maduro clamps down.
Trump Could Bring Enemies in South America Closer Together
The alliance between Cuba and Venezuela has weakened in recent years. Donald Trump could inadvertently restore it.
Political Victory for Temer During Anxious Times for Brazil
Congress approves a spending limit, but corruption and economic distress still overshadow Michel Temer’s presidency.