The army’s commander, Juan José Zúñiga, tried to seize power before backing down.
Americas Quarterly
Brazil’s Lula is dealing with a selloff in financial markets and an increasingly hostile Congress. How has Brazilian politics changed since his first term in office two decades ago?
Much can be done to prevent more murders, but only if decision-makers and society as whole are more proactive in tackling this pressing problem.
The government wants to overhaul the pension system, but a gradual modernization would be a more effective path.
The region has the ideal mix of these vital inputs for green technology—but low prices and permitting lags stand in the way.
Maduro’s regime is impeding international observation and the right to vote, complicating an already uncertain electoral landscape.
Washington needs a viable policy that balances a stricter line to protect critical U.S. interests at a vulnerable moment.