Latin America

Why a Shield for Democracy in the Americas is Under Strain

The OAS Democratic Charter remains a worthy bulwark against authoritarianism in the hemisphere.

Latin America

Support for Democracy—but also Strongmen—Is Rising in Latin America

For the first time in a generation, democracy is considered the best form of government. At the same time, China is now more trusted than the U.S.

Peru

Fujimori’s First Month: Economic Momentum, Questions Still to Come

Keiko Fujimori began with strong approval and a strong Peruvian economy. What she does with it will be decided before year-end.

Latin America

The High-Stakes Threats to Latin American Democracy

Latin America’s impressive progress on electoral democracy, perhaps its most important achievement of recent decades, could soon be rolled back.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Colombia: An Early Test for the New Government

Former Finance Minister Mauricio Cárdenas on what the earthquake means for De la Espriella’s ambitious agenda, and whether he can get both things right.

Bolivia

Bolivia’s Post-MAS Transition Is at Risk

Institutional weakness is threatening to plunge the country into instability.

Demographics

Latin America’s Fading Demographic Tailwind

The region has anchored part of its growth on an age bonus. As it wanes, what needs to happen to solidify the economic progress?

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Venezuela’s Transition Talks

The New York Times correspondent Anatoly Kurmanaev on what the new round of negotiations means for the future of Venezuela.

Ecuador

Ecuador: Daniel Noboa’s Crackdown at a Crossroads

Progress on crime and the economy is still limited as concerns over rights abuses and democratic erosion mount.

Argentina

Argentina’s Alaska Moment

With booming hydrocarbon and lithium production, the nation’s provinces need to rethink their stabilization funds.

Latin America

Letter to the Editor: Elbridge Colby’s Criticism of 1990s U.S. Policy

A response from AQ’s readers

Chile

Chile’s Rising Anti-Establishment Powerbroker 

Franco Parisi’s Partido de la Gente helped advance the government’s flagship economic bill. Which path will he follow going forward?

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Keiko Fujimori Takes Power. Can She Keep It?

Peru’s Former Finance Minister on what Keiko Fujimori’s presidency means for the country’s stability, economy, and its place between Washington and Beijing.

North America

USMCA and the Politics of Permanent Leverage

The U.S. wants to keep the review of the trade agreement open and has little incentive for a final deal, an expert writes.

Climate

El Niño Will Challenge the New Andean Right

Presidents-elect Keiko Fujimori and Abelardo De La Espriella face risks of disaster and instability in their first months in office.