Russian-Nicaraguan military cooperation through training and weapons sales started to deepen in early 2008. Now that relationship is in full swing after years of planning.
Russia and Nicaragua: Progress in bilateral cooperation
By Armando Chaguaceda /
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
The bear comes to the West: The Russian agenda in Latin America
By Armando Chaguaceda /
Latin America needs to forge alliances in a complex, changing world, but betting on extra-continental autocracies will not bring greater social equity and respect for human rights to the Americas.
Venezuela
Beginning the endgame in Venezuela
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis / MENU
U.S. decision makers must not let frustration or enthusiasm distract them from the importance of the Venezuelan people and the constitution. Any role for the U.S. military must be a limited, supporting one at most.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Russia in Latin America: Geopolitics and pragmatism
By Roberto Mansilla Blanco /
In recent years, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has become increasingly strategically interested in Latin America. Despite clear geopolitical goals, the Kremlin’s relationship with the region has been marked by pragmatic realpolitik.
Democracy & Elections
Democracies beware? Is China working to expand its influence in Latin America?
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
A new report from the National Endowment for Democracy draws attention to creeping Chinese soft power in Latin America at a pivotal time for the region.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Russian engagement in Latin America: An update
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Despite a quiet couple of years for Russian activity in the Americas, waning U.S. influence on multiple fronts could lead to an uptick in influence.