Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas
REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency
5 minute read

The center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.

AQ Podcast: Latin America Prepares for Trump 2.0 
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A broad overview of the likely consequences of the U.S. election for Latin America's economies, trading relationships and domestic politics.  

Mexico Faces Monumental Challenges with Trump 2.0

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Trump’s return will spark complex negotiations on trade, immigration, and security, an expert writes.

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Solving Latin America’s “Food Paradox”

The region’s agriculture exports are booming, but food insecurity is higher than a decade ago. What can be done?

Moving the Needle on Food Insecurity

Philanthropy can catalyze innovation, allowing leaders to help their communities navigate the food crisis, writes the Citi Foundation’s president.

The Organizations on the Front Lines of Food Security

From farmers in Mexico to sugarcane workers in the Dominican Republic, AQ profiles community groups tackling nutritional challenges head-on.

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

A woman withdraws a dollar remittance from the U.S. in Tegucigalpa, Honduras in April.
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. Donald Trump greets Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, during a campaign rally in North Carolina, on November 4, 2024.
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” 
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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

A woman votes during the presidential election on October 27, 2024 in Canelones, 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.

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