Criminal groups have captured parts of the state. A broad political coalition must fight corruption and root them out.

Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

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.

Nigerians are increasingly frustrated at the growing disconnect between the political class and ordinary people.

Petro’s latest scandal could reenergize Colombia’s lackluster conservative opposition; foreign direct investment in Latin America defies global downturn.

Latin America’s anti-incumbency wave rolls through Argentina; Governments look to lithium to spur industrialization; assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate reveals state capture by organi…