Costa Rica’s 2026 Election and Central America’s Changing Role
The general elections held on February 1, 2026, reaffirmed the strength of Costa Rica’s electoral institutions while signaling a meaningful political realignment.
Thucydides in Panama: Power vs. Diplomacy in the Time of Trump
Maintaining strong U.S.-Panama relations is far more valuable than aggressive posturing by modern Athenians.
The Dawn of the Trump Corollary: Panama as the New Hotspot for U.S.-China Competition
Trump’s rhetoric and early actions hint at the possible emergence of a new foreign policy guide for Latin America – a region shaped by U.S. dominance aimed at securing its regional hegemony.
Why ‘Plan Bukele’ Does (and Doesn’t) Work
Plan Bukele does not represent a coherent set of policies and tactics, but rather a unique fusion of coincidence, brutality, and hard-nosed calculation.
Explaining and Predicting: President-elect Mulino’s Immigration Policy and the Darien Gap Under New Management
In this explainer, we examine Mulino’s migration policy and assess the current situation in the Darien Gap as well as the impact that “closing the Darien” could have for the region.
Who Will Lead Panama? Predictions, Top Candidates, and Foreign Policy Priorities
In a field split among eight candidates, the absence of a leader capable of addressing the country’s many challenges has become increasingly apparent.
Lessons from Guatemala for Venezuela’s Electoral Odyssey
The lessons from Guatemala echo loudly: even if free and fair elections are held, a transition of power is not a straightforward process. The international community’s role in facilitating an effective transition in Venezuela becomes paramount.
The OAS and a Veiled Coup Attempt in Guatemala
The actions by the Permanent Council and the Secretary General demonstrate the continuing validity of the OAS and its Democratic Charter as the principal instruments for the defense of democracy in the Americas. They also confirm the collective commitment to ensuring electoral integrity in Member States through electoral observation missions (EOM).
La oportunidad de renovar la relación bilateral EE.UU.-Guatemala a través de la lucha contra la corrupción
La aplastante victoria de Bernardo Arévalo en la segunda vuelta de las recientes elecciones presidenciales de Guatemala ha sido la más clara señal de rechazo del pueblo guatemalteco hacia la actual clase política.
Migrant and Refugee Integration in Cities across the Americas
The common denominator that emerges from the analysis is that these cities have been creating positive innovations to provide protection and better opportunities for the populations settled in their territories. It is precisely these positive innovations of receiving, protecting, and integrating that should be replicated and promoted at the hemispheric level.