Mexico
China Ties Could Be a Liability for Mexico Under Trump 2.0
5 minute readThe country should make the best of a difficult situation by insisting on transparency.
One Year Later
Guyana’s Promise Is Still a Work in Progress
5 minute readAs President Ali seeks a second term in November’s general elections, the government is handing out cash transfers and free college tuition.
Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro’s Doomed Attempt at “Transition”
3 minute readNo matter what happens this week, Venezuela’s dictator will not get the legitimacy he craves – at home or abroad.
U.S.-Latin America Relations
Trump and Latin America’s Costly Disunity
4 minute readA splintered region will find it more difficult to cope with the coming disruptions from Washington.
Company Profile
Colombia’s First Unicorn Keeps Delivering
5 minute readRappi’s rise to a multi-billion-dollar company preparing for an IPO shows the potential for disruption in Latin America’s economies and job markets.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | What to Expect from Latin America’s Economies in 2025
< 1 minute readThe chief economist for the region at Citigroup on the good numbers expected for 2025 and risks ahead
Mexico
Lessons from Mexico’s “Tequila Crisis” Can Help the Country Navigate Trump
4 minute readThirty years after the 1994 currency crisis, its legacy can prove useful as Mexico braces for U.S. tariffs.
Brazil
Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank
7 minute readGabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.
North America
Why The U.S. Needs USMCA More Than Ever
5 minute readDerailing or failing to successfully review the trade agreement will only benefit China’s and Russia’s global ambitions.
Venezuela
Why a Normalization Strategy With Venezuela Is Not Viable
4 minute readNormalization will only strengthen the ruling elites, endanger human rights, and create conditions that boost migration flow, an expert writes.
Peru
Can Peru Stay Neutral in the U.S.-China Trade War?
6 minute readEven as the country expands its ties with Beijing through the new Chancay port, Trump may find it inconvenient to pick a fight with Peru.
U.S. Politics
How Much of a Threat is Tren de Aragua in the U.S.?
8 minute readThe Venezuelan prison gang was a frequent theme in Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric on immigration. But its reach in the U.S. is exaggerated.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Mexico Under Pressure, Not Only from Trump
< 1 minute readA broad look at U.S.-Mexico negotiations and other risks ahead
Events
Author Talk: A Clash of Worlds in the Amazon with Alex Cuadros
< 1 minute readOn January 15, 2025, AQ hosted a book event with Alex Cuadros in New York.
Argentina
Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody
5 minute readA look at why Argentina’s libertarian president has outperformed expectations at the one-year mark, with several challenges ahead.
