Divided Homelands: Francis, Trump, and the Future of the Region, El Cafecito del 23/04

From papal legacies to populist returns, this week's essential headlines in Latin America.

Welcome back to El Cafecito, your weekly guide to the stories that matter across Latin America — a region that never stops surprising, challenging, or evolving. From geopolitics to grassroots struggles, from IMF forecasts to musical revolutions, we decode the week’s top reads so you don’t have to. 🌎✍️

This edition opens with a look at the complex legacy of Pope Francis — a son of Argentina whose relationship with his homeland remained fraught to the end. We then traverse Trump’s shadow over regional politics, take stock of economic headwinds via the IMF, spotlight organised crime and climate chaos, and, as always, close with our country-by-country dispatch 📍— all delivered Sin Filtro, no fluff.

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