Venezuela
The Constitutional Path to Dictatorship in Venezuela
Diego A. Zambrano Mon, Mar 18, 2019, 8:00 AM
Why Venezuela’s constitution could not stop power grabs by authoritarian presidents.
Latest in Latin America
Venezuela
What Does It Mean for the United States to Recognize Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s President?
Scott R. Anderson Fri, Feb 1, 2019, 2:29 PM
The Trump administration is using recognition to weaken the incumbent regime of Nicolás Maduro while strengthening Juan Guaidó’s opposition movement. But if it fails, this strategy may have dangerous consequences.
Latin America
AMLO’s National Guard: Mexico Still Needs Its Military to Restore Public Safety
Alan Bersin, Nate Bruggeman Mon, Jan 28, 2019, 2:19 PM
Criticisms of Mexican President López Obrador’s plan for a national guard are not without merit, but the continued use of Mexico’s military is a necessary component of the country’s public safety strategy in the short term.
Mexico
On Security, Mexico’s New President Brings Old Thinking
Jake Dizard Wed, Jan 2, 2019, 10:00 AM
Newly inaugurated Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed National Plan for Peace and Security would task a new National Guard with law-enforcement responsibilities. Doing so would ignore the mistakes of past presidents.
Election security
Why Latin America Needs to Prepare Now for Election Meddling
Tim Maurer, Agustin Rossi Thu, Feb 8, 2018, 10:30 AM
Efforts to secure and defend democracy from Russian interference have focused on the U.S. and Europe. But Latin American countries require similar attention.
Latin America
Mexico's Next Move
Stephanie Leutert, Savitri Arvey Tue, Feb 7, 2017, 11:30 AM
With tensions running high, what can Mexico do to strengthen its position against the United States?
Latin America
Colombia's Brexit Vote
Stephanie Leutert Tue, Oct 4, 2016, 1:55 PM
In a shocking vote, almost 13 million Colombians headed to the polls this past Sunday and rejected the government’s peace agreement with the FARC by a slim majority. Here are three points from Colombia’s plebiscite that we would be wise to remember when it comes to any unpredictable election.