Presidents
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AMERICAS
The Latin American Presidents Who Faced U.S. Courts As Sovereignty Meets Handcuffs
The U.S. states it will try Nicolás Maduro after his Saturday capture in Caracas, continuing a pattern of leaders who…
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LIFE
Peru Shamans Read Power and Quakes From Lima’s Bare Hilltop
On San Cristóbal above Lima, Peruvian shamans gather each year to ask the gods for calm—and to forecast turmoil. With…
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ANALYSIS
Latin America’s New Digital Caudillos And The Rise Of “Cool” Authoritarianism
A new wave of digital strongmen is reshaping Latin America's democracies, mixing social-media charisma, hardline security policies, and economic shock…
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AMERICAS
Peru’s Enduring Drama: Eight Presidents, Endless Judicial Battles
From Alberto Fujimori to Dina Boluarte, almost every Peruvian president since 2000 went to court because of suspected corruption or…
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ANALYSIS
Jimmy Carter's Latin American Legacy Is His Brightest Achievement
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's work in Latin America helped transform the region's political landscape. He championed human rights and…
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ANALYSIS
U.S. Next President Likely to Overlook Latin America’s Vital Role
Last week’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brought the usual sparks, but one glaring omission remained: Latin America.…
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Politics
Corruption Scandal Threatens Honduran President Xiomara Castro’s Legacy
A video implicating President Xiomara Castro's brother-in-law in negotiations with drug traffickers has sparked calls for her resignation. As allegations…
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ANALYSIS
Why is Kamala Harris Gaining Momentum Among Hispanic Voters?
Since announcing her candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a significant surge in support…
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Politics
Ecuador’s Political Chessboard in Race for the Presidency
As Ecuador approaches its presidential elections on February 9, 2024, the announcement of Leonidas Iza as the candidate for the…
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ANALYSIS
Venezuela’s Election Fraud
The July 28 election in Venezuela has ignited widespread controversy, with claims of massive vote manipulation by Nicolás Maduro, leading…
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