“Whoever becomes the leader in [artificial intelligence] will become the ruler of the world.”

When addressing a group of students last fall, Vladimir Putin likely knew that he would not be that leader. The lines have been drawn and the geopolitical scramble to harness the power of AI- this generation's Space Race - is well underway.

It's the United States vs China and - at least for the moment - it's anyone's bet.

More For You

The President of Argentina, Javier Milei (bottom left), gestures in response to comments from deputies, alongside Secretary of the Presidency Karina Milei (bottom right), Minister of Human Capital Sandra Petovello (top left), and Minister of Economy Luis Caputo (top right), during the Chief of Cabinet's management report session in Congress. (in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 29, 2026).
Silvana Safenreiter/NurPhoto

Right-wing leaders have been consolidating power across Latin America, driven by voter frustration with rising organized crime. However, with another batch of elections coming this year and next, the right's winning streak could be under threat.