The Americas

All that glitters

Blame geopolitical tensions and the Indian marriage market

No country for old men

Despite being South America’s happiest country, it has a high suicide rate

Bonanza or bust?

But how long will that last, given Nicolás Maduro’s disregard for democracy?

Dashed dreams of democracy

By barring the opposition primaries, the country risks an escalation of sanctions

The new narco network

Previously safe countries such as Ecuador are now racked with crime

Paradise lost?

Its state services are crumbling, and people are angry about it

Oh no, Canada

So far, it has not led to a populist right-wing surge

How to lose friends and irritate people

Just a year into his term, he is deeply unpopular

Paraguay’s population puzzle

The country’s population is a fifth smaller than thought. Why?

The enduring power of Peronism

The Peronists knock Javier Milei, an erratic libertarian, into second place. Now for the run-off

Blowout

Nicolás Maduro’s government will have to hold its side of the bargain

Democratic display

The anti-corruption campaigner has faced a series of hurdles