Latin America
A Midterm Setback Complicates Rubio’s Latin America Policy
4 minute readThe elections have reshuffled power in Washington. Expect more control and oversight on three key fronts.
Haiti
El Salvador’s Presence and a Gang’s Offer Test Haiti’s Security
4 minute readAs El Salvador joins forces to tackle criminal governance in the country, warring groups are recalibrating strategy, raising the stakes ahead of next year’s election.
Paraguay
REACTION: Paraguay’s Peña Resigns Amid a Banking Crisis
5 minute readPresident Santiago Peña submitted his resignation following the collapse of a major digital bank.
U.S. Policy
What a Democratic Congress Means for Latin America
4 minute readThe region faces an empowered U.S. legislature and a president who may become even more assertive in the Americas.
Colombia
Will a Fiscal Miracle Happen in Colombia?
4 minute readA rising fiscal deficit needs decisive action from De La Espriella’s government to avoid further economic complications, an expert writes.
Chile
Kast’s Search for a Security Breakthrough in Chile
4 minute readA failed security reform and increasing concerns about crime are weighing on the president’s approval ratings amid growing U.S. pressure.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Lula’s Comeback and Challenges Ahead
< 1 minute readFábio Zanini of Folha de S.Paulo on the challenges facing Lula as he begins an unprecedented fourth term.
Argentina
What Argentina Needs to Fulfill its AI Ambitions
4 minute readPresident Milei has pledged not to regulate artificial intelligence preemptively, but investors and consumers need a different kind of promise.
Guatemala
A Killing in Guatemala Reopens Security Concerns and Old Wounds
4 minute readThe death of a former prosecutor represents a litmus test for Arévalo’s administration and will likely set the tone for the 2027 election.
Peru
Peru’s Chancay Conundrum
4 minute readThe nation’s constitutional tribunal will decide whether the state should oversee operations at the country’s largest port. The relationship with China is also at stake.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | The Mexico-U.S. Relationship: Tensions and a Path Forward
< 1 minute readFormer Mexican policymaker Vanessa Rubio-Márquez on Sheinbaum’s red lines with Washington and Mexico’s pending homework.
Latin America
Why Multilatinas Are Becoming More American
4 minute readLatin American companies are deepening ties and expanding their presence in the U.S. amid trade and geopolitical tensions.
China
China Is Raising the Stakes in Latin America
3 minute readBeijing is adjusting its priorities and doubling down on its playbook for the region.
Illicit Trade
Fighting Illicit Cigarette Trade in the Americas
4 minute readThe region has an opportunity to shore up tax revenues, combat organized crime and protect consumers all at once.
The Long View
Why Colombia’s ELN Guerrillas Have Never Made Peace
6 minute readThe country’s largest remaining rebel group has long silenced moderate voices within its ranks, posing a challenge to new President Abelardo De La Espriella.
