Will the Pope’s Trip Have Lasting Effects?
Why did Francis choose Brazil for his first foreign trip as pope? Was the trip a success, and for whom?
Analysis
Which Mexico for Obama?
When President Obama meets this week with President Peña Nieto, he will be visiting a country that was much maligned throughout his first term.
What Will a New Generation of Leadership Mean for Cuba?
Cuba’s parliament has approved Miguel Díaz-Canel as Cuba’s first vice president. What will this mean for Cuba?
European & US Policies Converge in Latin America
Despite the many reasons for divergent approaches to Latin America, the US and EU relationships with Latin America turn out to be strikingly similar, and they are continuing to converge.
Where Is the Drug Policy Debate Headed?
How will measures in Colorado and Washington affect the federal government’s relationship with Mexico in the ongoing fight against drug cartels?
What Will Obama’s Second Term Mean for Latin America?
Barack Obama was re-elected president of the United States on Tuesday. What is his vision for foreign policy and how does Latin America fit into his plans?
Deciphering Obama’s Victory and Second Term Agenda
Barack Obama should never have been able to claim a second term. Yet he did, and with considerable room to spare.
What Did the Summit of the Americas Accomplish, if Anything?
The Summit of the Americas was marked by discord between the US and Latin American countries. What did it accomplish, if anything?
A Consequential Summit?
The discussion of two of the hemisphere’s most controversial issues, Cuba’s and drug policy, could make this Summit particularly consequential.
A US-Brazil Respect Deficit
Brazil’s rising stature and influence will be on display when President Dilma Rousseff arrives in Washington this week.
The Right Place for a Drug Policy Debate
Among Latin Americas, there is a growing consensus that the root cause of their violent crime wave is the massive use of narcotics in the US.
Are Brazil-US Military Relations Experiencing Turbulence?
Will Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s visit to Washington next month help improve bilateral relations?
Digital Technologies
Throughout Latin America, a digital divide has emerged.
Rethinking US Drug Policy
Most Americans today believe that the US “war against drugs” has failed.
Is Central America Losing the Battle against Drug Violence?
Are Central American governments making any strides against violence? How is the violence affecting businesses and the economies of the isthmus?