Latin America

Costa Rica Slams the Door on Cuba

President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica will shut its Havana embassy and limit ties to consular work, citing repression, shortages, and a failed system in Cuba.

Rightward Wave Hits Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay

Three conservative moves in Latin America made headlines this week. José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chilean president, Ecuador announced a US-backed offensive against cartels, and Paraguay approved a defense deal allowing US forces on its soil.