Chile’s Presidential Election: What to Expect on November 16
Security, migration, and growth are voter priorities, and the factors that could determine a winner are still in flux.
Explainer: Free Trade Agreements under Trump
With right-left polarization amongst the region’s politicians, and growing U.S.-China competition among its economies, Latin America’s most likely response to any U.S. trade actions will be further intra-regional conflict and division.
Explainer: How Will Sheinbaum Shape Mexico?
While AMLO’s legacy of centralized power and ambitious social spending provides Sheinbaum with a strong political foundation, her maneuverability is limited by fiscal constraints and a need to foster economic growth.
Explainer: Milei’s Economic Program and Argentina’s Turnaround
Milei is taking Argentina down a path of radical economic change. Will his gamble pay off?
Explainer: The Latin American Left Reacts to Venezuela’s Electoral Crisis
The democratic left’s approach is shaped by a generational shift within the broader leftist movements, whose young progressives center democracy, social justice, and human rights over traditional left-wing solidarity.
Gen Z: The Polarization Generation
Gen Z is a polarized generation without strong party affiliations, making it an attractive target for extreme, anti-establishment candidates.
Boric’s Lithium Strategy: Will It Backfire?
While increased state participation in Chile’s lithium industry aims to maximize national benefits, the potential downsides must not be overlooked.