Chile
Gabriel Boric’s Unlikely Legacy
4 minute readChile’s president is steering the country back to its tradition of moderate politics.
Bolivia
Bolivia Is a Warning for Mexico’s Judicial Reform
3 minute readElecting judges has undermined Bolivia’s justice system’s legitimacy and independence—and weakened the country’s rule of law.
Latin America
Imagining a Centrist Revival in Latin America
6 minute readOvercoming today’s extreme polarization is no easy task. But a more results-focused politics is necessary, the authors argue.
Venezuela
REACTION: Venezuela’s Hope for Democracy Fades With González in Exile
6 minute readMaduro will try to turn González’s departure into a new victory for his dictatorship, testing the opposition and the international community alike.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s Economy on the Brink
4 minute readThe country is at risk of a currency crisis as the government keeps a fixed exchange rate with no international reserves to support it.
Venezuela
The UN’s Role in Addressing Venezuela’s Crisis
4 minute readThe multinational organization can take tangible steps in the wake of July’s election.
2024 U.S. Election
Donald Trump and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine
4 minute readAnother Trump term would bring increased scrutiny of Latin America’s ties with China, and uncertainty elsewhere.
Brazil
Brazil’s Most Powerful Judge Is in the Spotlight—Again
6 minute readAn escalating clash with Elon Musk and damaging revelations in the press are intensifying a long-running debate about whether Alexandre de Moraes is too powerful.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | What Kamala Harris Would Mean for Latin America Policy
< 1 minute readHow might a Harris administration differ from a second Biden term in its approach to the region?
Mexico
Morena’s Unchecked Power Will Test Mexico’s Institutions
3 minute readThe party is in position to pass reforms with far-reaching consequences for Mexico’s politics and economy.
Latin America
In New Book, Latin American Leaders Take on Existential Issues
3 minute readA new book of interviews and scholarly articles argues adopting a comprehensive perspective is essential to fight political instability.
CCC Index
In Mexico and Brazil, Anti-Corruption Efforts Seem to Have Faded
5 minute readPolicies to fight graft are a low priority in both countries and have lost momentum in the region as a whole.
Peru
Peru’s Anti-Law Enforcement Turn Is a Threat to Regional Stability
4 minute readInternational pressure can stop Peru’s Congress from further dismantling the state’s crime-fighting capacities.
Latin America
Latin America’s Armed Groups Are Expanding Their Empires
4 minute readCartels are increasingly moving into legitimate businesses and everyday politics, highlighting the need for a new strategy of confronting them.
Mexico
A Fresh Look at Frida Kahlo
2 minute readA new documentary reintroduces the iconic Mexican artist to a younger generation.
