Rousseff’s Presidency in Hands of Big-Tent Allies
The Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, pragmatic to a fault, is seen turning against the left-wing president.
Latin America
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.
Venezuela Swears In Opposition Majority
Venezuela’s opposition now controls parliament, but the path ahead is far from straightforward.
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.
Brazil Inflation Hits Twelve-Year High, Economy Shrinks
The economic news coming out of Brazil keeps getting worse. Politicians seem unsure what to do.
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.
The Next Great Geopolitical Crisis: Venezuela
If Venezuela provokes a war with one of its neighbors, it would draw the ire of the United States.
Brazil’s Rousseff Threatens to Lose Key Ally
The Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, the largest in the ruling coalition, is reportedly preparing to walk out.
Politics Paralyzed as Brazil Slides into Recession
Brazil’s economy is going down yet national politics is more dysfunctional than it has been in years.
Britain to Boost Falklands Defenses, Argentina Eyes Russia
Britain will spend more to defend the Falklands as Argentina seeks military support from Russia.
Brazil’s Chickens Come Home to Roost
Years of living large and putting off economic reforms are finally catching up with Brazil.
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.