Reducing Argentine history to racial whitening oversimplifies a process shaped by identity disputes, and may reinforce contemporary narratives that portray the country as a racist exception in Latin America.
U.S. tariffs on Brazil are not only reshaping bilateral trade but could also accelerate Brazil’s rapprochement with China and alter the strategic balance in Latin America.
The advance of the far right in Latin America raises a key question: whether it will be able to consolidate as a regional bloc capable of enduring beyond its current leaders.
Natural disasters also put the state to the test: prevention, institutional capacity, and resource management can determine the extent of their consequences.