Deal or ordeal: Trump’s bad options in Cuba

The United States’ strategy of economic pressure and threats of military intervention has failed to induce regime change in Cuba, where the population continues to suffer from severe economic degradation and systemic inequality. In Colombia, voters face a deeply polarized presidential election, choosing between a hard-right populist, a hard-left candidate committed to a controversial "total peace" policy, and an establishment figure struggling to gain traction against the populist tide. Meanwhile, Mexico prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, though the national team’s poor performance and rising geopolitical friction with the United States—exacerbated by trade disputes and conflicting stances on regional security—cast a shadow over the tournament. These developments underscore the complex interplay between domestic economic desperation, political extremism, and international diplomatic strain currently shaping the landscape across the Americas.