Costa Rica is experiencing growing political polarization between the defense of its democratic tradition and a rupture-oriented political project driven by the government.
The Global South is emerging as a new geography of global power, where resources and strategic alliances are redefining the margins of autonomy available to developing countries.
Balkan criminal networks are transforming organized crime in Latin America: less territory and visible violence, and more logistics, transnational alliances, and infiltration of legitimate economies.
Milei’s visit to Brazil exposed the increasing coordination between the new Latin American right-wing forces and turned Brazil’s elections into a key battleground over the region’s political direction.
ECLAC argues that, amid discontent, polarization, and fiscal constraints, stronger governance and institutions are essential for Latin America to turn its resources into development.
Although Latin America has expanded healthcare coverage, millions of families continue to pay out of pocket for what healthcare systems fail to guarantee.
