Mexico
AMLO Update: How His National Guard Plan Will Test His Strength in Congress
Congress took an important step toward approving AMLO’s controversial national guard proposal, but obstacles remain.
Elections
What a Year of Referendums Says About Latin American Politics
From Peru to Mexico, leaders tasked citizens with making big decisions.
Brazil
Everything You Need to Know About Brazil’s New Government
Jair Bolsonaro became Brazil’s president on Jan. 1, 2019. Here, Americas Quarterly analyzes several aspects of his government – 10 key figures (including former Judge Sérgio Moro and Bolsonaro’s three sons), the main opposition leaders, and his top policy priorities (reducing crime, overhauling education, and more). 10 Key Figures | The Opposition | Policy Priorities … Read more
U.S. Policy
Joe Biden: El hemisferio occidental necesita el liderazgo de los Estados Unidos
En 2018, Biden escribió este ensayo para Americas Quarterly sobre cómo ve a América Latina
Immigration
How Brazil Can Do Better for Venezuela’s Refugees
Long an advocate for refugee rights, Brazil’s response to the Venezuelan crisis has fallen short. Here’s how it could be improved.
Opinion
What to Expect from the Trump-Bolsonaro Bromance
Kindred spirits will help strengthen ties between Brazil and the U.S.
Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro’s Guru
Olavo de Carvalho might be the most important voice in Brazil’s incoming government. And he doesn’t even live there.
Opinion
Joe Biden: The Western Hemisphere Needs U.S. Leadership
In 2018, Biden wrote this essay for Americas Quarterly about how he sees Latin America.
Mexico
AMLO Update: Why There’s So Much Riding on His Budget Plan
Mexico’s president will present his 2019 budget proposal Saturday with markets increasingly skeptical about his leadership.
Brazil
Brazilians Study the Anti-Trump Playbook to Fight Bolsonaro
Fearing the erosion of democracy, Brazilian journalists, opposition politicians, academics and NGOs try to learn from their counterparts in the U.S.
Brazil
50 Years Ago, Brazil Virtually Legalized Torture and Censorship
On Dec. 13, 1968, Brazil’s last military dictatorship sharply curtailed dissent. A special edition of “The Long View,” AQ’s recurring feature on Latin American history.
Mexico
AMLO Update: First Week Damage Control
Finally in office, Mexico’s president tries to limit ripple effects from his October airport decision.
Culture
Why Roma May Be the Best Film of 2018
Alfonso Cuarón’s latest release offers a sublime portrait of family life on a universal scale.
Peru
As Her 2016 Rivals Face Investigations, Verónika Mendoza Sees a New Era for Peru
The former presidential candidate spoke to AQ about Peru’s “historic opportunity” to fight corruption.
Mexico
For Mexico’s New President, Power Comes With Symbolic Change
Why Andrés Manuel López Obrador turned the presidential palace into the people’s house.
