South America

In Depth Nayib Bukele has won re-election as El Salvador's president in a landslide vote

By The Week UK Published 18 February 24

Under the radar Buenos Aires natives go hungry to pay for psychoanalysis, amid growing instability, anxiety – and societal acceptance

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 22 January 24

Under the radar Ecuador's crackdown on gang violence forces drug traffickers into Pacific routes to meet cocaine demand

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 17 January 24

The Explainer Gangs launch deadly revenge after president declares state of emergency following escape of feared drug boss from prison

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 10 January 24

The Week Recommends Have a ball in Vienna, and hang with the penguins in Patagonia

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 23 December 23

Today's Big Question A dispute over Guyana's oil-rich territory could turn violent. Or it might sway a presidential election.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 8 December 23

Talking Point Chainsaw-wielding Trump admirer and 'tantric sex coach' elected president thanks to beleaguered economy

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 20 November 23

Under the Radar The Stabroek oil block is growing the nation's economy - but is hotly contested

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 6 November 23

Daily Briefing Israeli planes strike Gaza and West Bank as war intensifies, US pressing United Nations to draft Israeli self-defense resolution, and more

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 22 October 23

The Explainer Record numbers of U.S.-bound migrants are trekking through this remote jungle. Many don’t survive the trip.

By The Week Staff Published 7 October 23

A hot spot for biodiversity, the Galapagos Islands are home to everything from giant tortoises to blue-footed boobies

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 17 September 23

Speed Read

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 14 August 23