Explainers

The race to replace outgoing President Juan Manuel Santos is on, with candidates from across the spectrum.

With Venezuelan oil shipments down, Cuba’s former Soviet ally is providing a lifeline for the island’s ailing economy.

Whether over tomatoes or timber, Canada, Mexico, and the United States have had their fair share of disagreements since the trade deal's 1994 implementation.

The two regions trade more than $230 billion each year—a figure that could go up if the United States takes a protectionist turn.

From crude to AK-47s, we map out Caracas’ bonds with Beijing and Moscow.

For the first time in more than a decade, Rafael Correa will not be on the ballot. The first round takes place February 19.

No Latinos were selected to serve in the next cabinet, but here’s how some of the key nominees are connected to Latin America.