Trump and Latin America 2026: Tariffs, Maduro and Monroe Doctrine
Key Points Trump’s second term has reshaped hemispheric order through tariffs on 185 countries, the capture of Venezuela’s Maduro, and…
April 20, 2026Section
Opinion
Op-eds, perspectives, and editorial commentary
Lula 2026: Approval Crisis, Election Race, Brazil’s Balancing Act
Key Points Lula’s approval has fallen to 45% with 51% disapproval, and Flavio Bolsonaro has closed a 12-point deficit to…
April 20, 2026
Chile Economy 2026: Kast, Copper, and the Path Forward
Key Points Chile’s economy grew 2.5% in 2025 and is forecast to expand 2.0%–2.4% in 2026, with President Kast’s April…
April 20, 2026
Oil and Energy in Latin America 2026: The Complete Guide
Key Points Brazil’s Petrobras hit 5.3 million boe/d in February 2026 — a 16.4% year-on-year surge — while Argentina’s…
April 20, 2026
Bitcoin and Crypto in Latin America 2026: The Complete Guide
Key Points Latin America generated $324 billion in stablecoin transaction volume in 2025 — an 89% year-over-year surge — driven…
April 20, 2026
The Safra Family and Banco Safra: Brazil’s Banking Dynasty Guide
Key Points The Safra family banking dynasty traces its roots to 1840s Aleppo and today controls over $590 billion in…
April 18, 2026
Brazil Football 2026: Brasileirão, World Cup, Beautiful Game
Key Points Palmeiras lead the 2026 Brasileirão by six points after 11 rounds, while Flamengo — despite sacking their most…
April 18, 2026
Bolivia Economy 2026: Political Break, Reform Agenda, What’s Next
Key Points Rodrigo Paz ended two decades of MAS rule in November 2025 and immediately declared an economic emergency, cutting…
April 18, 2026
Gilmar Mendes and Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF): A Complete Guide
Key Points Gilmar Mendes, the STF’s longest-serving active justice, faces a formal congressional impeachment recommendation for the first time in…
April 18, 2026