Uruguay's Photo Finish Election

Uruguay’s Photo Finish Election

Nicolás Saldías: The October 27 vote includes a close presidential race and a controversial plebiscite.

Chile’s Ephemeral October Revolution

Robert L. Funk: Five years on, the problems that fueled the2019 social uprising have been overtaken by public safety concerns.

The Latin American Heading the World’s Financial Watchdog

Emilie Sweigart: Elisa de Anda Madrazo is tackling money laundering and terrorist financing worldwide as president of the Financial Action Task Force.

Nearshoring in Latin America: Who Could Benefit Most?

Felipe Larraín B. and Carmen Cifuentes V.: Countries like Uruguay and Chile offergood conditions , despite being far from the U.S.

Solving Latin America's "Food Paradox"

John Otis: The region’s agriculture exports are booming, but food insecurity is higher than a decade ago. What can be done?

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Sebastián Hurtado: Crime, an energy crisis, and economic stagnation may dim the president’s chances in the February 2025 contest .

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