The Americas
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A matter of decrees
Argentina’s Javier Milei begins his radical experiment in libertarian rule
The new president is overriding Congress to push through reforms
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Money down the train
The Mexican president’s latest boondoggle officially opens
The Maya Train will not be fully operating until February 2024, however
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A constitutional quagmire
For a second time Chileans reject a new constitution. Now what?
After four years of discussions over a new basic law, patience is wearing thin
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The whirr of the chainsaw
Javier Milei implements shock therapy in Argentina
His government plans to cut spending by 3% of GDP. Will society tolerate it?
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Will he, won’t he?
Could Mark Carney lead Canada?
The former central-bank governor is coy, but clearly has political ambitions
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Dissing Miss Universe
Nicaragua’s dictator goes after Miss Universe
Pageant participants are the latest victims of Daniel Ortega’s authoritarian regime
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General purpose
Latin America’s armed forces have increasing clout
After 30 years of quiet, they are back in parts of the region
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Their man in Havana
America has had a Cuban agent in its midst for 42 years
Cuba’s spooks punch well above their weight
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Making Venezuela great again?
Venezuela’s autocrat, Nicolás Maduro, threatens to annex Guyana
An unpopular president holds a referendum to distract voters from his failings
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Dirty deeds
To save the Amazon, Lula must work out who owns it
The fight against deforestation is going better. But it needs cash, cops—and a better property register
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Blow up
Brazil’s biggest drug gang has gone global
The First Capital Command is now a mafia with links throughout Europe
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From cosplayer to president
Javier Milei will be Argentina’s first libertarian president
But how much can he actually do?