Three decades after its founding, Latin America’s largest trade bloc continues to deal with internal divisions, including over a stalled trade deal with the European Union. New leadership in Argentina and Brazil could shake things up.

As 2023 comes to a close, here are ten Americans we lost this year who made a mark in foreign policy. 

Venezuela’s ongoing descent into economic and political chaos is a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on developing countries.

As 2023 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2024.

The window is still open for the region to benefit from the supply chain reshuffle—but not for much longer.

Petro’s response to son’s arrest proves his commitment to democracy; Chile’s constitutional rewrite is becoming a headache for the right; Kenya’s promise to lead Haiti mission wins praise abroad.