El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and Panama all switched recognition from Taipei to Beijing in a span of 14 months, and Washington is not pleased.
Hemispheric Updates
Central America Caught in China-Taiwan Diplomatic Tussle
U.S. and Mexico Come to a NAFTA Agreement
The two countries announced a preliminary deal on August 27, raising questions about Canada’s role.
Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado's First 100 Days
Issues that defined the presidential campaign remain front and center in the national dialogue.
Venezuela Update: 10 Ways Maduro Could Leave Office
There’s an easy way and a hard way for the Venezuelan president to go—and lots of ways in between.
Colombia Update: New Cabinet, Familiar Faces
Incoming President Iván Duque’s team features a mix of veterans and relative newcomers.
Peru Update: Vizcarra's First 100 Days in Office
Martín Vizcarra set broad goals when he found himself unexpectedly taking over the reins from Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Is he on track to achieve them?
Update: Measuring Outcomes in Mexico's Gubernatorial Races
Nine of Mexico's states held races for their top posts. The governing PRI lost all of them.