Brazil

How Brazil Could Become a Regional Leader on Data Protection
A bill passed yesterday by Brazil’s Lower House marks a major step forward in the push for privacy.
Elections 2018

Five Takeaways from Colombia’s May 27 Presidential Election
Sunday’s first-round presidential vote reveals significant shifts in Colombia’s political landscape.
Foreign Policy

A Puzzle Awaits Colombia’s Next President – and Washington
Soaring coca cultivation and a troubled peace deal will demand attention, but most voters are worried about other priorities.
Energy & Environment

As Others Snub Bolivia’s Lithium, Will Morales’ Gamble on Germany Pay Off?
Ahead of next year’s election, criticism surrounds Evo Morales’ efforts to take advantage of a global energy trend.
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.