Issue Jun 17-30 2026: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico is working to resume commercial oil exports to Cuba through private companies authorized to transport fuel, following the issuance of new U.S. licenses for fuel sales to the island.

Issue Jun 17-30 2026: As Brazil’s 2026 presidential race intensifies, public security has emerged as a central campaign issue, with presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiaido arguing that organized crime poses an existential threat not only to public safety but also to the country’s formal economy and democratic institutions.

Issue Jun 17-30 2026: The 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) kicked off in Panama with a call to strengthen multilateralism to face the challenges of democracy, security, and sustainable development.