How U.S. migration policies shift the burden to Latin America
The U.S. relies on countries south of the border for immigration enforcement.
Colombia’s new president aims to swing his country left. It won’t be easy.
Gustavo Petro will have to make alliances and deals with moderate parties, which may disappoint his supporters
The Philippines elected a dictator’s son. Why are dynasties popular?
Ties to a former dictatorship are quite common in new democracies, this research explains
Millennial politicians are shaking up Latin America. Here’s how they differ from the old guard.
Generational turnover is getting rid of ‘los mismos de siempre’ and making politics more unpredictable.
Biden promises to fight transnational corruption. But will the U.S. target friends as well as foes?
Washington tends to avoid confronting allies, this research shows.
President of Honduras is a former first lady. Expect to see more former first ladies running for office.
Research explores this growing trend in Latin America
Honduras voted for change. Can Xiomara Castro, the president-elect, deliver?
She’ll be facing deeply embedded corruption, extreme poverty and unfriendly institutions, among other challenges
If Biden wants to work with Mexico on migration and asylum, he might start talking to Mexican NGOs
The administration wants to encourage asylum seekers to stay in Mexico rather than continue traveling north