The runoff election can artificially inflate presidential legitimacy without guaranteeing legislative majorities or democratic stability, although it remains useful in highly competitive elections.
Washington is reviving visa revocation as a tool against corruption in Latin America, caught between its political effectiveness and the risk of selective enforcement.
Abelardo De La Espriella’s deportation policy in Colombia prioritizes a hardline approach and exclusion, while raising questions about the rights of migrants and due process.
While some countries in this Caribbean bloc embrace U.S. power, others seek to limit its reach, leaving the rest struggling to find a difficult middle ground.
