Colombia’s Santos Seeks Revised Peace Deal with FARC
The president is piecing together a revised peace accord after his original plan was voted down in a referendum.
Christian FitzHugh
Christian FitzHugh specializes in left-wing populism in South America.
Colombia’s Referendum: Has the Best Chance for Peace Gone?
Colombians narrowly reject a peace deal with the FARC. A way forward is now hard to imagine.
Rousseff Leaves But Brazil’s Problems Remain
The president’s impeachment will do little to lift Brazil’s economy out of recession or clean up its politics.
Maduro Defiant as Venezuela Teeters on the Brink
While the opposition demands a presidential recall, Nicolás Maduro declares a state of emergency.
Peru Votes for Continuity Amid Growing Discontent
For many Peruvians, the presidential runoff in June will be a choice for the lesser of two evils.
Peruvian Voters May Not Get Change They Want
Voters are eager for change yet the highest-polling candidate is the runner-up from the last election.
Europe’s Post-Paris Attacks Solidarity Wanes
The stability and values of the EU require a coordinated response to immigration and terrorism.
Venezuela Swears In Opposition Majority
Venezuela’s opposition now controls parliament, but the path ahead is far from straightforward.
Room for Thaw in Russo-Turkish Relations
Russia and Turkey are at each other’s throats but a trade war can only hurt them both.
Colombia’s Peace Talks with FARC Running Out of Time
The stakes are raised as Colombia and the FARC guerrilla near an historic peace accord.
Scandals Could Derail Chile’s Constitutional Rewrite
President Michelle Bachelet’s most ambitious reform could be at stake in a corruption scandal.
The Beginning of the End of Chavismo?
After sixteen years in power, Venezuela’s revolutionary socialists look vulnerable.
Argentina’s Right Gets Close to Unseating Peronists
For the first time in decades, a conservative may be elected president of Argentina.
Peru’s Government Struggles to Confront Economic Reality
The government of Ollanta Humala faces a tough year ahead of the next presidential election.
Kirchner’s Successor Likely to Be More Business-Friendly
Whoever succeeds the Argentinian president is likely to pursue a less interventionist economic agenda.