What Lula Means for Latin America

Under Lula, Brazil Can Take On Regional Leadership. Will It?

A diplomatic heavy hitter is back at the helm of Latin America’s largest country—but the path to an influential international role is full of obstacles.

By Oliver Stuenkel |

Q&A: Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the “Lula Doctrine”

An exclusive interview with Brazil’s top diplomat, on the relationship with China, the U.S., the need for multilateral reform, and more.

By Brian Winter |

Susan Segal: Lula’s Opportunity to Lead the Region

Brazil’s president is in a unique position to direct the region towards an integrated and productive future, writes AS/COA’s president.

By Susan Segal |

Thinking Abroad: Latin America’s Foreign Policies

AQ tracks priorities in external relations, including positions on Venezuela and China, in eight countries.

By Emilie Sweigart |

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 18: The president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador led a protest rally during the commemoration of the 85th anniversary of the oil expropriation, thousands of people gathered in the main square in Mexico in Mexico City, on March 18, 2023.

Why Mexico Is a Quiet Presence on the World Stage

Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s insular foreign policy, in the region’s second-largest economy, is a missed opportunity.

By Olga Pellicer |

Brazil Needs a Feminist Foreign Policy

Diplomacy has a major role to play in advancing a gender-conscious approach to trade—its benefits will impact the whole economy.

By Camile Leal and Carolina Paranhos and Christiane Aquino Bonomo |

Iván Velásquez Is Facing His Toughest Challenge Yet

As Colombia's defense minister, the former anti-corruption crusader is challenging criminal groups—and the military tasked with confronting them.

By John Otis |

Why Did Costa Rica Really Abolish Its Military?

Politics, not pacifism, led the country to eliminate its armed forces in a decision that still resonates today.

By Cristina Eguizábal |

One Year Later: Slow Progress on a Key Migration Initiative

A year after AQ’s report on the Summit of the Americas, an agreement on migration risks missing the chance for true regional cooperation.

By Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian |

Under Lula, Brazil Can Take On Regional Leadership. Will It?

Q&A: Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the “Lula Doctrine”

Susan Segal: Lula’s Opportunity to Lead the Region

Thinking Abroad: Latin America’s Foreign Policies

Why Mexico Is a Quiet Presence on the World Stage

Brazil Needs a Feminist Foreign Policy

Iván Velásquez Is Facing His Toughest Challenge Yet

Why Did Costa Rica Really Abolish Its Military?

One Year Later: Slow Progress on a Key Migration Initiative

Cultura

Fernanda Melchor’s Gritty Dispatches from Veracruz

The Intergenerational Heartbreak of Bolivia’s Urbanization

The Complex Legacy of Brazilian Explorer Cândido Rondon

Who Gets to Map Latin America’s Natural World?

AQ’s Spring Playlist: A “Most Unconstitutional” New Album Roundup

Q&A: The Chilean Architects Building High-Rises—Out of Wood

Photo Essay: What Lithium Extraction Looks Like in Rural Argentina