Stratfor Latin America analyst Elias Kraushaar explains how the country's past will guide its future after Hugo Chavez.

The South American country's primary geographic challenge is consolidating control over its periphery.

Brasilia hopes the promotion of ethanol will ease pressures on state-owned energy company Petrobras.

Several attacks have been carried out amid FARC's unilateral cease-fire, indicating that FARC leadership may not completely control the group.

The U.S. push to expand ties with Myanmar is threatening China's position as Naypyidaw's dominant patron.

Stratfor Latin America analyst Karen Hooper examines the likely effects of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's deteriorating health on the country's future prospects and on Latin America in general.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the key geopolitical developments for 2013.

The lucrative profits of the cocaine trade have spurred fierce competition among Mexico's cartels.

The ability to accommodate larger ships will likely increase shipping efficiency by taking advantage of economies of scale.

The Panama Canal's scheduled expansion may lead to a change in trade routes.