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The Customs and Port Administration building in Montevideo, Uruguay, on January 3, 2024.
The Customs and Port Administration building in Montevideo, Uruguay, on January 3, 2024. Mariana Greif/Reuters
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Organized crime fuels Mexico’s election violence, plus Europe’s Southern Cone cocaine pipeline

by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman April 24, 2024

Organized crime’s hold on local governments fuels record election violence; Europe’s cocaine pipeline shifting to the Southern Cone. Read More

Latin America
Latin America This Week: July 18, 2023
A new conservative government in Spain would keep Latin America on the EU agenda; falling U.S.-China trade makes Mexico top U.S. partner; Guerrero’s violence spurred by poverty, corruption, and shifting U.S. drug demand.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman July 18, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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Latin America This Week: July 11, 2023
Guatemala’s first round election upset stands; Brazil’s non-alignment has a democracy blind spot; Remittances to Mexico hit a record $5.7 billion in May.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman July 11, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
Latin America
Latin America This Week: June 26, 2023
Bolsonaro’s legal troubles begin; Guatemalan presidential candidates Torres and Arévalo head for second round.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman June 26, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
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    Latin America This Week: June 20, 2023
    Investment inflows perpetuate Mexico’s north-south divides; Washington fetes Uruguay.
    Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman June 20, 2023 Latin America’s Moment
  • Ecuador
    A Surge in Crime and Violence Has Ecuador Reeling
    Ecuadorians say crime and public authorities’ inability, or unwillingness, to stop it is what they are most worried about. 
    Blog Post by Will Freeman June 14, 2023 Latin America’s Moment