Mexico

The Politician Leading a Sweeping Overhaul of Mexican Politics

5 minute read

As head of Morena in the lower house, Ricardo Monreal is at the forefront of a bid to recast Mexico’s legal framework—and has his own ambitions, too.

Colombia

Colombia’s Risky Plan for Decentralization

4 minute read

A reform proposal has reopened a critical issue for the country, but Congress should be cautious not to derail the nation’s delicate fiscal balance.

Remittances

Trump’s Comeback Could Disrupt Latin America’s Remittances

5 minute read

Plans to accelerate deportations, curb immigration, and tax remittances may restrict a vital flow of capital and source of growth in the region.

Brazil

Brazil’s Big Moment on the Global Stage Gets Complicated

4 minute read

The G20 summit in Rio was supposed to be a triumph for President Lula, but storm clouds are gathering in global politics.

Mexico

A Look Inside Mexico’s Ruling Party

4 minute read

After AMLO departed from office, the party is taking action to prevent defections and disarray.

U.S. Policy

What Marco Rubio Has Said About Latin America

7 minute read

Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State is known for his hardline stances on dictatorships and China’s activity in the region.

Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum Stays on AMLO’s Course

4 minute read

Some expected Mexico’s president to alter her predecessor’s policies once in office. A month in, there’s little evidence of that.

Chile

Chile’s Electricity Rate Debacle Has Lessons for Latin America

4 minute read

Successive administrations’ delay has run up a steep bill for citizens to pay, highlighting the cost of bad public policy, writes an expert.

Bolivia

Bolivia’s Turmoil May Lead to a Political Shift

3 minute read

The power struggle between President Luis Arce and former President Evo Morales could open a door to the opposition.

U.S. Policy

REACTION: What Trump’s Victory Means for Latin America

5 minute read

After an unexpectedly large victory, analysts examine the likely impact for the region.

Mexico

Mexico’s Risky New Energy Reform

4 minute read

Why Sheinbaum’s latest reform may bring uncertainty and challenges for the private sector.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Lula and Brazil’s “Big Center” 

< 1 minute read

An overview of Brazil’s politics and economy following recent municipal elections

Cuba

Why Cuba Is in the Dark

5 minute read

Extended blackouts reflect what might be the nation’s worst collapse since independence.

Venezuela

Venezuela’s Record Political Prisoners Await the Unknown

5 minute read

Maduro has incarcerated an unprecedented number of dissidents, casting an even darker shadow over his regime.

Uruguay

REACTION: Orsi and Delgado Head to Uruguay’s Presidential Runoff

5 minute read

The center-left and center-right candidates will face off in the November 24 vote.