Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Peru

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Fujimorismo’s Sudden Collapse Shakes Peru’s Politics

The consequences of the Fujimori family’s rapid decline have yet to be fully felt. 

Argentina

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Could This Argentine TV Host Be Latin America’s Next ‘Outsider’ President?

A year out from Argentina’s election, a familiar face is testing political waters.

Brazil

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For Latin America’s Evangelicals, Bolsonaro Is Just the Start

Brazil shows the playbook for a long-term base for rightist politicians in Latin America.

Mexico

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AMLO Update: Why He’s Cautious About Taking On the Banks

López Obrador’s team pulled in the reins on Congress, after a proposal to limit bank fees hit markets and the peso.

Colombia

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Duque’s Tax Plan Faces Friendly Fire in Colombia

A plan to tax basic goods has created unlikely bedfellows. 

Elections

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Will El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Be the Next Social Media President?

The frontrunner’s direct connection with supporters is upending party politics. 

Podcast

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Podcast: José Ugaz on Peru’s Anti-Corruption Wave and the Fate of Fujimorismo

On this episode of “Deep South,” prominent Peruvian jurist José Ugaz discusses President Martín Vizcarra’s anti-corruption push and whether it will succeed.

Energy & Environment

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The Chinese Investment that Could Boost Chile’s Lithium Boom – and Help Climate Change, Too

A Chinese firm wants to invest billions, but has met resistance. 

Web Exclusive

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Por qué Sérgio Moro aceptó el puesto de ministro – y cambió Lava Jato para siempre

El juez brasileño mira de nuevo a la década de 1990 en Italia, y arriesga el legado del movimiento anticorrupción.

Mexico

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How AMLO’s Airport Decision Signals a Return to Mexico’s Past

The end of Mexico City’s airport project reveals much about how AMLO will govern, writes the chairman of Mexico’s Council on Foreign Relations. 

Mexico

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After the Airport, Can AMLO Recover Markets’ Trust?

México Evalúa’s Mariana Campos speaks to AQ on market reaction to AMLO’s airport decision.  

Brazil

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Why Sérgio Moro Took the Job – and Changed Car Wash Forever

Brazil’s crusading judge looks again to 1990s Italy, and gambles the legacy of the anti-corruption movement.

Podcast

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Podcast: Unprecedented Flow of Migrants Tests Latin American Solidarity

The Migration Policy Institute’s Andrew Selee discusses the reasons for migration and government responses throughout Latin America on this episode of “Deep South.”

Brazil

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Can Paulo Guedes Deliver in Brazil?

Investors are enthusiastic about President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s economic guru, but doubts persist about whether he’ll be able to fix an ailing economy.

Cities

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Why Latin America’s Cities Are Vital to Solving Global Challenges

This week’s Urban 20 Summit highlights the importance of collaboration among the world’s urban policymakers. 

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