Costa Rica
A Rocky Road Ahead for Costa Rica’s Rodrigo Chaves
The former economy minister’s victory reflects political disaffection as inequality threatens the country’s stability.
Inequality
Industrial Policy Can Rescue Latin America from its Commodities Trap
Policymakers can reduce inequality by moving beyond past failed attempts at diversifying national economies.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Petro’s Race to Lose in Colombia?
The former Bogotá mayor’s path to the presidency may not be as clear as it looks, says a leading Colombian analyst.
Brazil
A Music Festival Reveals the Generation Gap in Brazil’s Politics
A controversy over pro-Lula demonstrations at Lollapalooza overlaps with Bolsonaro’s bid to court older voters.
Mexico
AMLO’s Risky Strategy: Put Mexico’s Military Everywhere
Long-term deployment and an ever-expanding mandate may harm the reputation of Mexico’s most trusted institution.
Russia and Latin America
Will Russian Influence in Latin America Grow in 2022?
Russia’s aggressive diplomacy has paid off, and a new “Pink Tide” may make the region even more receptive.
Colombia
Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election
Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.
Brazil
Lula’s “Team of Rivals” Strategy Could Reduce Polarization
The former president’s choice of a conservative running mate carries numerous benefits – but also conspicuous risks.
Cryptocurrencies
Is Crypto the Path to Financial Inclusion in Latin America?
An overview of how cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity among migrants and others, despite concerns over their stability.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Gabriel Boric Gets to Work in Chile
Just days after his inauguration, the 36-year-old former student leader faces a challenging political and economic landscape.
Commodities
Latin America Risks Overreacting to Commodities Shock
The region faces particular risk in its economic policy responses to the fallout from the war in Ukraine.
Commodities
Winners and Losers in Latin America’s Commodities Market
Markets are weighing the short- and long-term consequences of the war in Ukraine.
Ecuador
Problems Mount for Ecuador’s Lasso
A shocking rise in crime accompanies institutional division and a stalled government agenda, even as the economy recovers.
Millennials in Politics
Enter the Millennials: Latin American Politics Will Never Be the Same
The new generation must escape the pull of the established left and right – and resist the urge to dominate.
Guatemala
Could Thelma Cabrera Become Guatemala’s Evo Morales?
A Maya Mam woman is seeking to organize the country’s indigenous people into a mass political force.
