Mexico
After Maduro’s Capture, the Shockwaves Reach Mexico
U.S. pressure may force Mexico’s leaders to make crucial decisions on organized crime, Cuba, and their policy priorities.
Suriname
Suriname’s President Prepares for an Oil Boom
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons promises a novel blueprint for a delicate opportunity.
Venezuela
Venezuela: The Post-Maduro Oil, Gas and Mining Outlook
The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.
Venezuela
REACTION: Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.
U.S. Policy
Anti-Corruption: A Missing Element in Trump’s Latin America Policy
The administration’s decision not to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among other choices, risks long-term damage to the region.
Venezuela
A Roadmap for Venezuela’s Future Transition
The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.
Chile
REACTION: What José Antonio Kast’s Victory Means for Chile
The right-wing former legislator won the presidency with a commanding 58% in the December 14 runoff.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | What the Trump Doctrine Means for Latin America
A look at Donald Trump’s increasingly assertive Latin America strategy
Mexico
Sheinbaum’s Triple Economic Dilemma
Mexico faces critical decisions regarding state-owned companies, fiscal deficit, and the nation’s low productivity, an expert writes.
Uruguay
Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape
President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.
Honduras
REACTION: Next Steps in Honduras’s Close Election
With final results pending, the leftist ruling party appears defeated, and two conservative candidates seem headed for a photo finish.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?
A regional realignment appears to be taking shape. How durable could it be?
Brazil
Tarcísio: Will He or Won’t He?
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.
Honduras
Honduras’s Election Set to Test Its Democracy
Amid growing polarization, all sides fear the November 30 vote will be contentious, an expert writes.
COP30
The Legacy of COP30 for Latin America
As the UN climate summit in Brazil winds down, one attendee looks at its lasting effects for the region.
