Mexico

The Missing Elements in Sheinbaum’s Crime-Fighting Strategy
Mexico’s crackdown on fentanyl trafficking is working, but more is needed to solve the nation’s security crisis.
Brazil

REACTION: Bolsonaro Will Stand Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting a coup. What happens next?
Venezuela

Stopping Venezuela’s Exodus Hinges on Restoring Hope
The nation’s problem is still there, and appeasing Maduro will not stem the flow of migrants, two experts write.
Podcast

AQ Podcast | Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Moment
Analyst Viri Ríos on Sheinbaum’s popularity, navigating Trump and her government’s tougher policies on security.
Argentina

A Key Pending Challenge for Milei’s Argentina
After making strong fiscal progress, Argentina’s government still confronts a fragile exchange rate regime as it seeks a new IMF program.
El Salvador

In El Salvador, Bitcoin’s Retreat Left Valuable Lessons
Making the crypto asset legal tender was a worthy experiment, but financial innovation requires more state capacity and better regulations.
Mexico

REACTION: What’s Next for Sheinbaum’s Tariff Strategy
Amid growing uncertainty, Mexico’s president addressed trade negotiations and plans for the economy in a major speech.
Chile

The Radical Libertarian Reshaping Chile’s Presidential Race
Lawmaker Johannes Kaiser is rising in the polls ahead of November’s presidential election amid rising concerns about crime and immigration.
Podcast

AQ Podcast | How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition
While homicide rates are stable, criminals are getting an influx of cash from cocaine, gold mining and human trafficking.
Latin America

The OAS Is Fragile Ahead of a Key Election
The race to become the next OAS Secretary General reveals the deep divides that could cripple the organization and its pro-democracy mission.
Mexico

Trump Always Wanted Tariffs on Mexico
Mexico’s efforts to appease the White House through cooperation may have been doomed from the start, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Canada

U.S.-Canada Ties May Face Even Bigger Trouble
Impending tariffs are inflaming anti-U.S. sentiment ahead of an increasingly unpredictable election.
Mexico

Sheinbaum Has a Crucial Decision to Make on Mexico’s Education
The use of the education system for partisan goals has undermined the implementation of ambitious reforms. Will that change?
Brazil

Bolsonaro and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
The former president’s possible arrest would reshape the electoral process into a broader political conflict, challenging the right.
Uruguay

Uruguay: Orsi’s Main Challenge
The nation’s new president will spend more time and energy managing his core supporters than dealing with his political opponents.