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Mercosur: integrating without converging

After 35 years of existence, and as the bloc enters a new phase of external opening, the gaps between Mercosur’s members persist.

The paradox of Brazil: a conservative country with a left-wing president

Lula could be re-elected, but the left would remain far from gaining control of power, since a Congress, governors, and a largely conservative Centrão would limit its room for maneuver.

Democracy and development: demanding results, building bridges

Despite Latin America's commitment to democracy, public dissatisfaction is growing, with citizens demanding more effective institutions and measures to promote human development.

The AI arms race: Patagonia is Argentina’s cybernetic frontier

Milei’s proposed reforms threaten vulnerable ecosystems that are vital to biodiversity, bodies of water, and cultures. Protesters have helped block the most damaging reforms, but a lack of transparency in Argentina’s AI decision-making hampers the public’s ability to react and resist.

Rebuilding the Venezuelan oil industry: between the legacy of Chavismo and the costs of tutelage

The reconstruction of Venezuela's oil sector is a historic opportunity for the country, but there is also a risk of repeating old practices of opacity and arbitrariness.

The bond between Latin America and Italy: a historic alliance regaining momentum

Latin America and Italy are entering a new phase of closer ties, built on a shared history that they hope will lead to a more stable alliance.