Cuba
![Private dressmakers working in Old Havana, Cuba in May.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2155469994-375x250.jpg)
The Truth About Cuba’s Private Sector
Contrary to some speculation, the island continues to see a large number of entrepreneurs operating outside the umbrella of the state, the authors write.
Podcast
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AQ Podcast | The Bukele Model: Why It’s Hard to Replicate
In a region plagued by crime, some politicians are eager to replicate El Salvador’s gang crackdown. Can the model spread?
Venezuela
![Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at a campaign rally in Caracas on July 4. A unified opposition has a real chance to restore democracy on July 28. The U.S. should do everything possible to support the transition.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2159964998-375x250.jpg)
In Venezuela, Is This Time Different?
A unified opposition has a real chance to restore democracy on July 28. The U.S. should do everything possible to support the transition.
Latin America
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Latin America’s Security Crisis Is a Political Problem, Too
Crime and politics are becoming more entangled, undermining the region’s stability, an expert writes.
Artificial Intelligence
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Why AI May Be Better for Latin America Than You Think
A new IMF report adds to a sense Latin America may lose less from the AI revolution than previously thought—though its preparedness is lacking.
Latin America
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In Latin America, the U.S. Is Relying Too Much on its Military
SouthCom has become the most visible bridge for political engagement in the region. That’s a mistake, the authors write.
Haiti
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Despite a Grim Today, Prosperity Is Still Possible in Haiti
After years of dire events, a new transition offers a window to lay plans for societal success.
Brazil
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Understanding the Storm in Brazilian Markets
Worries over Brazil’s fiscal deficit and monetary policy have battered the country’s currency in 2024.
Panama
![President José Raúl Mulino (L) waves next to National Assembly President Dana Castañeda at his inauguration in Panama City on July 1.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mulino-Inauguration-375x250.jpg)
Panama’s New President Signals an Ambitious Agenda
José Raúl Mulino promises to close the Darién Gap to migration while pushing a major dam to shore up the Panama Canal.
Mexico
![Soldiers help villagers at an emergency shelter on June 11 after violent conflict in southern Mexico.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-2156655636-375x250.jpg)
For Sheinbaum, a Security Challenge in AMLO’s Home State
Southern states like Tabasco are enduring increased criminal activity. How will Mexico’s next government tackle the pervasive presence of drug cartels?
Bolivia
![Former army commander Juan José Zúñiga is detained in La Paz on June 26.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-2158855246-375x250.jpg)
REACTION: Bolivia’s Failed Coup Attempt and What It Means
The army’s commander, Juan José Zúñiga, tried to seize power before backing down.
Podcast
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AQ Podcast | Brazil: A Tough Moment for Lula 3
Brazil’s Lula is dealing with a selloff in financial markets and an increasingly hostile Congress. How has Brazilian politics changed since his first term in office two decades ago?
Latin America
![Progress on Reducing Latin America’s Femicides Has Stalled. Women in Mexico protest against gender-based violence during International Women's Day on March 8.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-2068194424-375x250.jpg)
Progress on Reducing Latin America’s Femicides Has Stalled
Much can be done to prevent more murders, but only if decision-makers and society as whole are more proactive in tackling this pressing problem.
Chile
![Chilean President Gabriel Boric delivers a state of the nation address on June 1. Untangling Chile’s Pension Reform: The government wants to overhaul the pension system, but a gradual modernization would be a more effective path.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BoricJune2024-375x250.jpg)
Untangling Chile’s Pension Reform
The government wants to overhaul the pension system, but a gradual modernization would be a more effective path.
Latin America
![View from the hills outside Concepción, Chile, where Aclara plans to extract rare earths. Rare Earth Elements Are Trending. Will They Drive Latin America’s Next Mining Boom?](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GaripRareEarths1-375x250.jpg)
Rare Earth Elements Are Trending. Will They Drive Latin America’s Next Mining Boom?
The region has the ideal mix of these vital inputs for green technology—but low prices and permitting lags stand in the way.