Colombia has been branded a narcotics pariah by the Trump administration, receiving its first "failing to cooperate" designation since 1997 as record cocaine production and deteriorating US-Colombia relations reach a breaking point.
Nikol Pashinyan has faced growing criticism over his handling of the war with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh and its aftermath, and his efforts to normalise relations with neighbouring countries.
Deal moves forward one of the largest infrastructure agreements in the region’s history, that has faced multiple delays and rising costs.
Central Asian country relies on Russia for nine-tenths of its fuel.
The latest IDEA report warns El Salvador faces the fastest democratic erosion in Latin America, with security policies under Bukele raising concerns over freedoms, judicial independence, and long-term institutional damage.