Antarctica
South American Antarctica: The Final Frontier of Hemispheric Security
3 minute readThe future of the “White Continent” might be in question as great powers reactivate their spheres of influence, an expert writes.
China
China’s Green-Tech Push in Latin America Is Gaining Traction
4 minute readA surge of investment in the region is set to intensify, even as the hemisphere turns rightward.
Bolivia
Rodrigo Paz’s Defiant First 90 Days
4 minute readAgainst the odds, Bolivia’s president has eliminated fuel subsidies, weathered the fallout, and, for now, stabilized the economy.
Honduras
Honduras Begins Its Rightward Shift
4 minute readPresident Nasry Asfura has legislative support for his austerity agenda, but the country’s deep divides and endemic corruption will be hard to overcome.
Mexico
The Death (and Rebirth?) of the Mexican Right
4 minute readNew and unexpected figures are reshaping Mexico’s political opposition—and its ties with the U.S.
Haiti
Haiti’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid a Slide Into Criminal Governance
5 minute readConfrontation on the Transitional Presidential Council is not only about leadership, but about whether a future transition can reduce the influence of armed groups.
Trade
The Ecuador-Colombia Trade Spat Is a Zero-Sum Game
4 minute readBoth countries stand to lose as their economies take hits and criminal groups benefit from a breakdown in cooperation.
Chile
Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges
4 minute readChile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.
Guatemala
Guatemala’s State of Emergency Will Test Its Democracy
4 minute readPresident Arévalo is not channeling Bukele, but a compromised justice system makes this a dangerous moment that threatens lasting consequences.
Mexico
Washington’s Sharpening Stance on Mexico
5 minute readAs the U.S. reclassifies Mexican cartels as a national security threat, pressure on Mexico is intensifying—and the margin for miscalculation is narrowing.
Venezuela
The Way Forward For Venezuela
4 minute readA successful transition will depend on investment, who leads the military, and more.
2026 Trends to Watch
Latin America and the Caribbean: A 2026 Snapshot
2 minute readAQ tracks political and economic trends as well as key indicators to watch in 12 countries.
Long View
The Unfulfilled Promises of Colombia’s Peace Process
7 minute readWhy the 2016 deal has fallen short of expectations and what it says about the country today.
Brazil
The Next Generation of Agtech in Brazil
6 minute readBrazilian tech startup Agrosmart seeks to reshape Latin America’s agriculture.
AQ Q&A
Q&A: How Chile’s Democratic Institutions Hold Strong
2 minute readColombina Schaeffer, the director of Fundación Ciudadanía Inteligente, a regional NGO, explains Chile’s civic strength.
