Elections 2018
A Shaky Debate Won’t Trouble López Obrador. It Might Even Help Him.
The Mexican frontrunner’s debate performances may simply be brandishing his anti-establishment bona-fides with voters.
Venezuela
Sadly, Foreign Pressure Won’t Be Enough to Dislodge Maduro
To trigger a transition, the government’s beleaguered opponents will likely need to turn up the pressure.
Elections 2018
Brazil’s Unpredictable 2018 Election: An Update
Here’s a framework for understanding a race that is still wide-open.
Podcast
Podcast: Oliver Stuenkel on China-Latin America Ties and Brazil’s Coming Elections
On this edition of “Deep South,” a look at China’s growing regional influence, and why misconceptions about its interests could prove a strategic advantage.
Foreign Policy
The Strategy Behind China’s Diplomatic Offensive in Latin America
As its trade spat with the U.S. intensifies, China is strengthening its ties with Latin America and the Caribbean.
AQ Events
Watch: AQ’s Expert Panel on Rebuilding Venezuela
Tune in at 6 p.m ET for a live webcast as AQ’s panel of experts discuss Venezuela’s political and economic outlook – and what’s next for the country.
Peru
After PPK, Peru’s Left Struggles to Make Its Case
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s resignation has given leftists an opportunity in Peru. But recent history suggests an uphill climb to power.
Finance & Economics
Argentina: Will the IMF Save or Doom Macri’s Reform Agenda?
Argentina’s turn to the IMF to relieve pressure on the peso carries significant political risks for the president.
Brazil
Two Months On, Brazilians Still Ask: Who Killed Marielle Franco?
More than 50 days after Franco’s murder, police have yet to make an arrest. Experts point to broad problems in the Brazilian justice system.
Podcast
Podcast: Glenn Greenwald on Marielle Franco’s Murder, Rio, and Brazil’s 2018 Election
On this edition of “Deep South,” award-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald offers his take on the current social and political climate in Brazil.
Foreign Policy
UNASUR’s Dangerous Decline: The Risks of a Growing Left-Right Split in South America
A fracture in the bloc comes at a time when regional cooperation may be most needed.
The Long View
A (Probably) Mad King’s Lasting Legacy in Patagonia
Often dismissed as a 19th-century scheme, the Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia lends credence to Mapuche claims in Chile and Argentina.
Foreign Policy
Most Latin Americans Can’t Name a Chinese Singer. Why That’s Great for Beijing.
Washington’s advantage in “soft power” may not be an advantage at all, our columnist writes.
Podcast
Podcast: David Smolansky on Rebuilding Venezuela
In the first episode of “Deep South,” the prominent advocate for Venezuelan democracy discusses the country’s coming elections and his life in exile.
Argentina
How Argentina Can Play Referee at the G-20
AQ spoke with Argentina’s top delegate about his country’s goals for the G-20 presidency.
