Colombia
Petro’s Pension Reform Tests Colombian Senate
Despite having a minority in the upper house, the ruling Pacto Histórico may get the toned-down proposal approved. The House of Representatives will be tougher.
Brazil
Lula’s Gift to Bolsonaro
The Brazilian president’s attacks on Israel reinforce political polarization and give the opposition room to breathe.
Venezuela
Maduro’s New Crackdown on Venezuela’s Civil Society
The regime is reactivating a dormant NGO bill, adding to fears of Nicaragua-style repression ahead.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Today’s LGBTQ+ Politics in Latin America
An expert’s overview of the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the region, and how they relate to politics.
Foreign Policy
Why the U.S. and Europe Should Work Together on Latin America
Issues like supporting democracy and combating organized crime demand a triangular approach—but the obstacles are sizable.
Mexico
Right-Wing Populism Hasn’t Thrived in Mexico. Why?
A centrist population and the president’s ability to set the agenda leave little space for conservative outsiders.
Venezuela
Venezuela Stops Pretending. The World Should, Too
The international community faces tough decisions once again, after a high-profile arrest and expulsion.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Argentina: Javier Milei Runs into Resistance
Javier Milei’s ambitious reform agenda has run into obstacles in Congress. What does it mean for Argentina’s political and economic future?
Drug Policy
Why Drug Cartels Are Expanding to Asia
As cocaine flows to remoter markets, transnational illicit traffic poses a global risk.
El Salvador
El Salvador’s Economy Will Test Bukele 2.0
Bukele needs an IMF assistance program to regain access to international markets. Bitcoin and the erosion of the rule of law are stumbling blocks.
Brazil
Brazil’s Enduring Racial Gap
New economic analysis reveals that despite some progress, Brazil must do more to address racial inequality.
Argentina
Argentina’s New Conservative Coalition
Javier Milei’s voters aren’t just disaffected, a new survey suggests: They agree with him, and they’re disproportionately young and male.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: What Trump Would Mean for Latin America Policy
A conversation with the Trump administration’s former ambassador to the OAS
Chile
Sebastián Piñera’s Final Lesson
The late Chilean president was a rare example of how to build bridges across the ideological divide.
Brazil
The Pioneer at the Head of Banco do Brasil
Tarciana Medeiros has stepped into the role at a time when the bank is at the crossroads of some of Brazil’s core existential questions.
