In Mexico, opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez would not face the spending restrictions apparently imposed by AMLO on his successor, writes Sergio Luna.
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The Petro administration's improvised decision-making will probably become prevalent—motivated by growing frustration, writes Laura Lizarazo.
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NEW: For Brazil’s economy, this year looks more complex than last year. What's the outlook from an investment perspective? Mário Braga joins this week's AQ Podcast to discuss.
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NEW: Investors largely assume that Claudia Sheinbaum is a shoo-in in Mexico. But the election may not yet be a settled affair, writes Sergio Luna.
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NEW: The Petro administration's latest executive action on healthcare shows increasing desperation—and we should expect more of the same to come, writes Laura Lizarazo.
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While the embassy drama deepens political divisions and fuels instability, writes Sebastian Hurtado, it also offers Ecuador's Noboa an opportunity to frame his actions as part of a broader fight against corruption.
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NEW: Chile is stuck in the slow lane on lithium, writes Patricia Garip. A few investors are eager to jump in, but with state companies mandated to control the most coveted assets and legal uncertainty, others are wary.
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NEW: The raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito intensified the political drama within Ecuador, and cast new shadows over its international relations, writes Sebastian Hurtado.
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NEW: Former President Ricardo Martinelli’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls in Panama ahead of the May 5 vote, writes Mat Youkee.
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Venezuela's opposition has critical decisions to make ahead of elections scheduled for July 28, writes Tony Frangie Mawad.

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NEW: In Venezuela, Maduro and key opposition figures alike are gearing up for the July 28 elections.

Jose Vicente Carrasquero (Jose V Carrasquero A) joins this week's AQ Podcast to analyze the motives and tactics on both sides.

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Argentina’s biggest challenge today is not inflation or the legacy of any politician.

Instead, it “is probably history itself,” writes Brian Winter.

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Ahead of Venezuela’s elections scheduled for July 28, a contentious candidate registration process ended with a divided opposition.

But there is still a window for the opposition to unite, writes Tony Frangie Mawad from Caracas.

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Brazil’s president has largely restored his country’s international standing, but his provocative gestures on Venezuela, Ukraine and other foreign policy flashpoints are undermining some of his key goals, writes Oliver Stuenkel 🇧🇷.

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In Argentina, 'Milei’s chances of pushing through his program appear to be diminishing, but a narrow path to success remains open,' writes martín kanenguiser.

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Peru's democratic backsliding could create Latin America’s next migration crisis.

Too often, the U.S. starts paying attention only when it's too late—but in Peru, Washington has an opportunity to do things differently, argues Will Freeman.

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🎙️Organized crime groups throughout Latin America are shifting their strategies and supply chains.

Jeremy McDermott of InSight Crime joins the AQ Podcast to examine what’s changing and how governments are responding.

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NEW: Peru’s deeply unpopular Congress is eroding democracy.

This could create Latin America's next migration crisis, writes Will Freeman.

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NEW: The latest trends in organized crime are challenging governments throughout Latin America.

Jeremy McDermott joins this week's AQ Podcast to analyze how criminal economies are evolving and how governments are attempting to respond.

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'Along with India’s Narendra Modi, Lula is today the most visible political leader of the Global South,' writes Oliver Stuenkel 🇧🇷.

But he is testing the world's goodwill with controversial statements on global issues.

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