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.
Chile
How Chile Can Turn U.S.-China Rivalry into Negotiating Power
Leveraging strategic resources, screening investments, and diversifying partners can strengthen Chile’s position.
Nicaragua
REACTION: Daniel Ortega Says No More Elections in Nicaragua
The country was scheduled to hold general elections in November 2027.
Brazil
Trump Pushes the Bolsonaros to the Brink
The family is in danger of losing the October election, and possibly more than that, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Latin America Joins the Space Race
The region has more to offer the booming global space economy than you might think, and both Washington and Beijing have taken notice.
Argentina
Milei and Argentina’s Two-Speed Economy
The government is betting that improving living conditions will bolster Milei’s reelection chances, an expert writes.
Mexico
Mexico’s Weak Opposition—and Morena’s Hidden Fragility
Next year’s midterm elections might alter the nation’s political map, writes an expert.
Brazil
China Buys Brazil’s Soy and Beef—Not Its Loyalty
A survey shows commercial dependence has not led to political alignment.
U.S. Policy
Venezuela’s Earthquakes Are Exposing the Fault Lines in U.S. Policy
A nation coping with an epic disaster is pressing for answers on its democratic transition, an expert writes.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | A New Criminal Landscape in Latin America
InSight Crime’s Jeremy McDermott on how criminal groups are adapting and whether the region’s new leaders can stop them.
Colombia
How Will De La Espriella Govern? Previous Newcomers Offer Clues
History shows that newcomers often pursue a maximalist approach once elected. That can be dangerous—including to the leaders themselves.
North America
Getting the China Dimension of USMCA Right
North America would benefit from three decisions that could cement the region’s security and competitiveness for years to come, an expert writes.
Africa-Latin America
Latin America’s Slow But Steady Pivot Toward Africa
The regions are seeking more meaningful ties to achieve economic transformation.
Colombia
REACTION: De La Espriella Wins Colombia’s Election by Narrow Margin
The right-wing lawyer is set to begin a four-year term on August 7.
