Mexico
The Politician Leading a Sweeping Overhaul of Mexican Politics
5 minute readAs 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 readA 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 readPlans 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 readThe 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 readAfter 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 readTrump’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 readSome 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 readSuccessive 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 readThe 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 readAfter an unexpectedly large victory, analysts examine the likely impact for the region.
Mexico
Mexico’s Risky New Energy Reform
4 minute readWhy Sheinbaum’s latest reform may bring uncertainty and challenges for the private sector.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Lula and Brazil’s “Big Center”
< 1 minute readAn overview of Brazil’s politics and economy following recent municipal elections
Cuba
Why Cuba Is in the Dark
5 minute readExtended blackouts reflect what might be the nation’s worst collapse since independence.
Venezuela
Venezuela’s Record Political Prisoners Await the Unknown
5 minute readMaduro 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 readThe center-left and center-right candidates will face off in the November 24 vote.