Americas
North and South American politics, migration pressure, cartels, institutional stress, and regional power.
39 Reports
Is MAGA Breaking Apart? Inside the Cracks in Trump's Coalition
Tariffs, an affordability crisis, an H-1B revolt, and the Epstein files are straining the coalition Trump built. A look at whether the cracks hold or break.
Is Marco Rubio Becoming Trump's Heir Apparent for 2028?
Once mocked as Little Marco, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has eclipsed JD Vance as the front-runner to inherit Trump's MAGA movement in 2028.
Is Milei's Economy Working? Argentina's Shock Therapy, Two Years On
Javier Milei promised to drag Argentina out of decades of decline. Two years in, his shock therapy has crushed inflation and balanced the budget, at a price.
Why MAGA Is Obsessed With Hungary: Inside the Orban Model
How Viktor Orban rebuilt Hungary's democracy to be nearly impossible to lose, and why American conservatives treat Budapest as a blueprint.
Mississippi Is Richer Than Japan. Why Doesn't It Feel That Way?
America's poorest state out-earns Japan per capita, yet life there is harder. The gap is explained by the cost of living, community, and the safety net.
Peru's Permanent Crisis: How a Corrupt Elite Broke Six Presidents in a Decade
Inside Peru's decade of revolving-door presidents, endemic corruption, deadly protest crackdowns, and the rise of organized crime ahead of the 2026 vote.
Republican 2028 Power Rankings: Who Could Succeed Trump?
An early field guide to the Republicans positioning for 2028 — from JD Vance and Marco Rubio to dark horses, and the looming question of a Trump third term.
Should (and Could) Canada Join the EU? The Legal and Political Reality
Tariffs and annexation threats have Canadians eyeing Brussels. Here is what EU membership would actually require, why it is unlikely, and the realistic alternatives.
USAID Saved Lives and Wasted Money: Should It Have Been Destroyed?
USAID saved millions of lives and drew decades of credible criticism. Inside the case for dismantling it, the case for saving it, and what its loss means.
Silver or Lead: How Cartels Capture Mexican Elections
Mexico's 2024 vote was its deadliest on record. Here is how cartel competition turned local candidates into targets and what it means for democracy.
The American Economy Isn't Ready for AI
AI displacement is showing up in US hiring data while profits soar. HomeFronts examines the consumer death spiral, strained households, and a policy vacuum.
The Great American Breakup: Could the USA Split Into New Nations?
Most Americans feel more divided than united. HomeFronts maps what a national divorce would actually require, and why a clean break may be impossible.