Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Venezuela

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Venezuela’s Middle Class Finds an Open Door in Peru

Economic opportunity and welcoming public policy are spurring Venezuelan migration to Peru.

Security

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There’s No Quick Fix for Rio’s Violence

Brazil’s showcase city needs deep structural reform, not military intervention, to tackle escalating violence.

Foreign Policy

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São Paulo to Addis Ababa: A Revealing Journey

What a 12-hour flight tells us about the changing “Global South.”

Elections 2018

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What Carnaval Showed Us About Brazil’s 2018 Election

Those seeking to understand Brazil’s upcoming vote just need to look at this year’s floats.

Finance & Economics

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Venezuela Should Consider Dollarization

Replacing the bolívar with the dollar would mean losing a policy tool, but the short-term benefits might be worth it.

Finance & Economics

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Por qué Venezuela debería contemplar la dolarización

Cambiar el bolívar por el dólar implicaría sacrificar una herramienta monetaria, pero puede valer la pena.

Energy & Environment

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Argentina’s Shale Energy Plans Run Into Trouble

Mapuche Indians are protesting President Macri’s play for foreign investment.

Foreign Policy

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The Truth About Trump and Latin America

There’s far more sympathy for Trump’s worldview than you might think, writes AQ’s editor in chief.

Security

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Which Latin American Countries Got Safer in 2017?

The region is still the world’s most murderous, but some countries saw improvement.

Venezuela

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A New Hope for Venezuela’s Opposition?

Venezuelans are clamoring for Empresas Polar CEO Lorenzo Mendoza to run for president. Could it happen?

Elections 2018

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What Elections Mean for Colombia’s Peace Process

Election year politics are complicating implementation of Colombia’s peace deal. The next president could seek significant changes.

Elections 2018

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Latin America’s Unusual Leadership Vacuum

This year’s “electoral supercycle,” and the race to succeed Washington and Caracas as the hemisphere’s big players.

Chile

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Pope’s Chile Trip Shows Declining Church Influence – and Does Little to Revert It

A sex abuse scandal in Chile overshadowed Pope Francis’ recent visit.

Web Exclusive

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Ayudemos a estos chicos

Read in English Yo nunca, jamás esperaba la reacción que recibió. Cuando me senté frente mi computador la mañana del 1 de noviembre, quería escribir un pequeño homenaje al especial talento de los argentinos para crear amistades que duran toda la vida. Justo había visto la foto de 10 amigos de Rosario; la mitad de … Read more

AQ Events

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Let’s Help These Guys

A benefit event in New York on Jan. 31 seeks to assist Argentine victims of the October terror attack. Even Lionel Messi is lending a hand.

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