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July 10, 2023

Venezuela
U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela Takes a Body Blow

Biden administration policy toward Venezuela was based on negotiating regime political concessions in exchange for lifting sanctions. But repression is growing and the policy is failing.

June 14, 2023

Ecuador
A Surge in Crime and Violence Has Ecuador Reeling

Ecuadorians say crime and public authorities’ inability, or unwillingness, to stop it is what they are most worried about. 

DOCUMENT DATE:  May 17, 2023  Security forces keep guard outside the National Assembly after Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the Assembly in a decree, bringing forward legislative and presidential elections, a day after he presented his defence in an impeachment process against him, in Quito, Ecuador May 17, 2023.

May 31, 2023

Brazil
South America’s Minimum Consensus on Democracy is Gone

Forget regional integration. Basic diplomacy will remain an uphill battle until the region’s leaders return to a shared definition of democracy.

Sul-americanos

February 4, 2022

Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: First Woman President Sworn Into Office in Honduras

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 27 to February 4.

New Honduran President Xiomara Castro delivers a speech during her swearing-in ceremony in Tegucigalpa on January 27.

December 9, 2021

Elections and Voting
Ten Elections to Watch in 2022

Numerous countries will hold elections in 2022. Here are ten to watch. 

Voting