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.
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 readJoin AQ for a book event with Alex Cuadros in New York on January 15.
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.
Latin America
What Can Latin America’s Failed Presidencies Teach Current Leaders?
4 minute readHow strong a country’s parties are has wide implications for presidents’ survival, writes an expert.
Mexico
Trump’s Tariff Salvo Is Already Defining USMCA 2.0
5 minute readAhead of renegotiation, Mexico can use its leverage to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. and Canada, writes an expert.
Brazil
Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card
4 minute readBrazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.
Mexico
Mexico Faces Monumental Challenges With Trump 2.0
6 minute readTrump’s return will spark complex negotiations on trade, immigration, and security, an expert writes.
Uruguay
REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency
5 minute readThe center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.
Mexico
The Politician Leading a Sweeping Overhaul of Mexican Politics
5 minute readAs head of Morena in the lower house, Ricardo Monreal is at the forefront of a bid to recast Mexico’s legal framework—and has his own ambitions, too.
Colombia
Colombia’s Risky Plan for Decentralization
4 minute readA reform proposal has reopened a critical issue for the country, but Congress should be cautious not to derail the nation’s delicate fiscal balance.
Remittances
Trump’s Comeback Could Disrupt Latin America’s Remittances
5 minute readPlans to accelerate deportations, curb immigration, and tax remittances may restrict a vital flow of capital and source of growth in the region.
