Politics
Nicaragua Holds Contested Elections Under Observer Watch
Nicaragua held municipal elections without EU or OAS observers, with opposition decimated by imprisonment and exile in a system the international community questions.
Paraguay Fights Organized Crime at the Triple Border
Paraguay reinforced its security strategy in the Triple Frontier with an elite unit of 500 officers and cooperation with the US, Brazil, and Argentina to combat money laundering and drug trafficking.
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.
Honduras Seeks to Exit Security Crisis with Police Reform
Honduras advances in 2026 in a deep police reform with UN and EU support, expelling 1,200 corrupt officers and running reinsertion programs for former gang members.
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.