South America

Speed Read Abelardo de la Espriella declared victory; he has no political experience

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 22 June 26

In the Spotlight As passengers from the MV Hondius quarantine, health experts do not believe the virus will cause a pandemic

By The Week UK Published 16 May 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The inauguration of ultra-conservative president José Antonio Kast marks the South American nation’s sharpest right-wing turn since the end of the Pinochet dictatorship

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 16 March 26

In the Spotlight Panama is set to make a final decision on the mine this summer

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 22 January 26

The Explainer Despite opposition from France and Ireland among others, the ‘significant’ agreement with the South American bloc is set to finally go ahead

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 12 January 26

In the Spotlight Rodríguez has held positions of power throughout the country

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 6 January 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 18 December 25

Under the Radar Dutch royal family visit, the first to the South American former colony in nearly 50 years, spotlights role of the Netherlands in transatlantic trade

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 7 December 25

Speed Read He will serve 27 years in prison

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 26 November 25

Today’s Big Question US ramps up feud with Colombia over drug trade, while deploying military in the Caribbean to attack ships and increase tensions with Venezuela

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 22 October 25

The Explainer Brazil's former president will likely be found guilty of attempting military coup, despite US pressure and Trump allegiance

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 2 September 25

In the Spotlight Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been at odds with US forces

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 20 August 25