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How Brazilian Soccer Shed Protectionism

How Brazilian Soccer Shed Protectionism

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: The new economics of Brazilian soccer, changing Cuban migration...

05.06.2026 2

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Catherine Osborn

What’s Behind the EU-Mexico Trade Deal?

What’s Behind the EU-Mexico Trade Deal?

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Mexico and the European Union update their trade agreement, a...

29.05.2026 10

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Violence Looms Over Colombia’s Election

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Colombians ready for presidential elections, the United States...

22.05.2026 10

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Argentina Has Milei Malaise

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Argentine President Javier Milei faces mounting protests, the Andean...

15.05.2026 10

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China Is Transforming Brazil’s Car Market

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Chinese firm BYD reshapes Brazil’s auto industry, Argentine health...

08.05.2026 10

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Colombia’s Anti-Fossil Fuel Conference

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Colombia hosts a climate summit, acting Venezuelan President Delcy...

01.05.2026 10

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Latin America’s Turn Atop the U.N.?

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Regional politicians vie for the United Nations’ top job, Peru’s...

24.04.2026 20

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Peru’s Political Thriller

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Peruvians vote in presidential elections, Mexico makes moves to...

16.04.2026 10

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Trump’s Venezuela Report Card

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: The United States lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s interim leader,...

10.04.2026 10

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The Energy Shock Hits Latin America

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Fuel inflation hits Latin America as a result of the Iran war,...

03.04.2026 20

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Latin American Countries Boost Ties to Africa

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Some Latin American countries expand...

27.03.2026 20

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Trump’s Cuba Plans Create Tension

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: U.S. talks with Cuba appear to intensify, two key Caribbean...

20.03.2026 20

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Trump’s Summit Offers More Deference Than Details

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Right-wing regional leaders attend a summit in Florida, Colombia...

13.03.2026 20

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Chile Bids Goodbye to Boric

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Chilean President Gabriel Boric prepares to leave office, the United...

06.03.2026 150

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Sheinbaum Breaks From AMLO on Security

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Mexico takes out a major drug boss, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling...

27.02.2026 20

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In India, Lula Puts Middle-Power Diplomacy on Display

Foreign & Public Diplomacy Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula...

20.02.2026 100

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The Human Toll of Trump’s Cuba Policy

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Washington tightens the screws on Cuba’s economy, Mia Mottley wins...

13.02.2026 80

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Costa Rica Elects a Trump Ally

06.02.2026 20

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The Coming Copper Boom

30.01.2026 20

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Why Latin America Has Been Demure in Davos

23.01.2026 30

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Trump’s Cuba Calculus

16.01.2026 20

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How Will Latin America Move Forward From the Maduro Raid?

09.01.2026 20

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What’s Ahead for Latin America in 2026?

02.01.2026 20

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Latin America’s Year in Review

27.12.2025 50

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China Responds to Trump’s Revived Monroe Doctrine

19.12.2025 30

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USMCA Deal Comes up for Review

12.12.2025 20

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Election Drama Heats Up in Honduras

05.12.2025 20

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Latin America’s Ascendant Right Is Tested at the Ballot Box

21.11.2025 20

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Local Meets Global at COP30 in Belém

14.11.2025 10

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Brazil Tries to Keep Climate Cooperation Alive

13.11.2025 20

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Latin America’s Pivot to Asia

07.11.2025 20

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The Politics of Hurricane Melissa

31.10.2025 20

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Is Bolivia Ready for Paz?

24.10.2025 20

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Peru’s Political Churn Isn’t Over Yet

17.10.2025 20

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The Caribbean’s Migration Milestone

10.10.2025 20

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U.N. Authorizes Larger Haiti Mission

03.10.2025 20

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UNGA Deals Latin America Some Surprises

26.09.2025 20

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The U.S.-Colombia Rift Widens

19.09.2025 20

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Bolsonaro Convicted of Attempting Coup

12.09.2025 20

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Trump’s Caribbean Strike Polarizes Region

05.09.2025 20

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Amazon Summit Shows Scant Progress

29.08.2025 20

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Bolivia Says ‘No MAS’

22.08.2025 20

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Haiti Taps New Interim Leader

15.08.2025 20

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El Salvador’s Latest Regression Met With Silence From Watchdog

08.08.2025 20

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Former Colombian Leader Is Convicted of Bribery

01.08.2025 20

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U.S.-Brazil Feud Could Speed Up De-Dollarization

25.07.2025 20

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BRICS Envoys Flock to Rio

05.07.2025 20

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U.N. Hosts Dress Rehearsal for COP30

27.06.2025 20

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Sheinbaum Makes Her G-7 Debut

19.06.2025 20

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Where Does Latin America Stand in the Global AI Race?

13.06.2025 20

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