Americas

Rewriting a legacy: Chile’s constitutional referendum 0
- Americas
- November 22, 2019
Decades of grievances have spilled over into violent street demonstrations calling for major reforms.
Peru’s constitutional crisis and anti-corruption push 0
- Americas
- October 24, 2019
The battle between the executive and the legislature is testing the country’s institutional resilience.
Trump’s strategy for Venezuela: is it working?0
- Americas
- September 3, 2019
The US-backed opposition and sanctions have failed to push Maduro from office, leading to a stalemate.
Colombia joins the NATO alliance: exploring new waters 0
- Americas
- June 20, 2018
The country’s new president will embrace the opportunity to crack down on the drug trade.
NAFTA renegotiations: US protectionism writ large 0
- Economics & Finance, Americas
- January 20, 2018
President Trump’s hostility towards trade deficits could sink the North American Free Trade Agreement.
2018 Geopolitical Forecast: The Americas 0
- Americas
- December 18, 2017
Elections and trade will dominate the geopolitical discourse in the Americas in 2018.

Chile’s presidential election: the resurgence of Pinera 0
- Americas
- November 18, 2017
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. But can Pinera deliver fresh economic growth?
Over the border: the US, Canada and asylum seekers 0
- Americas
- November 13, 2017
Overturning the protected status for foreign nationals will hasten the northern exodus of migrants.
Operation Car Wash: cleaning out Brazilian corruption 1
- Americas
- October 20, 2017
Disillusionment with mainstream political parties is driving Brazilians to extremist options.
Venezuela: on the path to authoritarian rule under Maduro 0
- Americas
- September 20, 2017
It was once Latin America’s richest country. Now Venezuelans are running low on food – and patience.
Bolivia’s president: the last leftist standing?0
- Americas
- January 13, 2017
Despite being barred from seeking another term Evo Morales is forging ahead with reelection plans for 2019.
2017 Geopolitical Forecast: The Americas 0
- Americas
- January 3, 2017
What will President Trump’s first year bring for the continent?