Argentina
A Key Pending Challenge for Milei’s Argentina
4 minute readAfter making strong fiscal progress, Argentina’s government still confronts a fragile exchange rate regime as it seeks a new IMF program.
Mexico
REACTION: What’s Next for Sheinbaum’s Tariff Strategy
6 minute readAmid growing uncertainty, Mexico’s president addressed trade negotiations and plans for the economy in a major speech.
Chile
The Radical Libertarian Reshaping Chile’s Presidential Race
5 minute readLawmaker Johannes Kaiser is rising in the polls ahead of November’s presidential election amid rising concerns about crime and immigration.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition
< 1 minute readWhile homicide rates are stable, criminals are getting an influx of cash from cocaine, gold mining and human trafficking.
Latin America
The OAS Is Fragile Ahead of a Key Election
4 minute readThe race to become the next OAS Secretary General reveals the deep divides that could cripple the organization and its pro-democracy mission.
Mexico
Trump Always Wanted Tariffs on Mexico
3 minute readMexico’s efforts to appease the White House through cooperation may have been doomed from the start, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Canada
U.S.-Canada Ties May Face Even Bigger Trouble
4 minute readImpending tariffs are inflaming anti-U.S. sentiment ahead of an increasingly unpredictable election.
Mexico
Sheinbaum Has a Crucial Decision to Make on Mexico’s Education
5 minute readThe use of the education system for partisan goals has undermined the implementation of ambitious reforms. Will that change?
Brazil
Bolsonaro and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
4 minute readThe former president’s possible arrest would reshape the electoral process into a broader political conflict, challenging the right.
Uruguay
Uruguay: Orsi’s Main Challenge
4 minute readThe nation’s new president will spend more time and energy managing his core supporters than dealing with his political opponents.
U.S. Policy
Latin America’s China Ties Won’t Be Easily Severed
6 minute readTrump scored early as Panama is realigning with Washington. Convincing others to leave Beijing’s orbit may be more challenging.
U.S. Policy
What Trump’s FCPA Pause Means for Latin America
6 minute readSuspending U.S. foreign bribery law enforcement could increase corruption risk across the region.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America
< 1 minute readAn overview of what Trump’s arrival has meant for Latin America and how governments in the region are reacting to him
Artificial Intelligence
DeepSeek Reveals Latin America’s AI Crossroads
5 minute readChina’s new large language model, LLM, offers the region a chance to seize AI on its own terms but also brings risks of dependency.
Latin America
Latin American Organized Crime’s Real Target: Local Government
5 minute readInstead of seeking influence over presidents and legislatures, the region’s criminal groups are increasingly focusing on governors and mayors.
