Carlos Mendoza Reyes
Specialist in Latin American macroeconomic policies, trade agreements, and financial markets.
Chile Inaugurates Kast Government with Conservative Agenda
José Antonio Kast assumes the presidency of Chile with promises of deep changes in economy, security, and migration, backed by a legislative majority.
Colombia Elects New Congress Amid Tensions with the US
Colombia elected its new Congress and presidential candidates on March 8, 2026, in a session marked by border controversy with Venezuela and the emergence of Paloma Valencia in the right-wing primary.
Trump Launches Anti-Cartel Coalition, Warns Cuba Is Next
Trump announced the "Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition" in Miami on March 7, 2026, and warned that Cuba "is at the end of the line" of targets of his administration's maximum pressure policy in the region.
Former FARC Commander Enters Electoral Campaign in Colombias
Ten years after the Peace Agreement, a former FARC commander is running an electoral campaign in Colombia, a symbol of the advances and contradictions of the reintegration process.
Colombia Launches Presidential Campaign Ahead of May
Colombia launches its presidential campaign with elections scheduled for May, in a context of weak economy, insecurity, and the presence of 2 million Venezuelan migrants.
Mexico Eliminates CJNG Cartel Leader El Mencho
The Mexican army confirmed the death of CJNG leader Nemesio "El Mencho" in an operation in Jalisco, considered one of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.