Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Podcast

AQ Podcast | LatAm’s Economies in 2024: What to Expect

An overview of economic trends in the region and a detailed look at Brazil, Mexico and Argentina

Argentina

Javier Milei Races the Clock

At the one-month mark, Argentina’s president faces numerous challenges ahead.

Ecuador

Ecuador’s Crisis: A Long Road Ahead

An early consensus has empowered President Noboa, but the consequences of a long conflict are unpredictable.

Guatemala

Guatemala's President-elect visits Honduras, where President Xiomara Castro cut ties with Taiwan in favor of greater economic ties with China.
Guatemala Nears a Pivotal Moment on Taiwan

The next administration will face strong incentives from China to ditch Taiwan. The U.S. has an opportunity to step in.

Elections 2024

Latin America’s Election Super-Cycle Will Turn on One Key Factor

More than concerns about democracy, voters’ fundamental needs will shape the outcome of the region’s big election year.

Latin America

Latin America in 2024: Five Trends to Watch

Despite mediocre growth, political risk is declining and cautious optimism is increasingly warranted.

Mexico

Mexico will hold the largest election in its history on June 2. Meet the leading candidates in Mexico's presidential race.
Meet the Candidates: Mexico

Mexico will hold the largest election in its history on June 2.

Venezuela

Meet the Candidates: Venezuela

Even with a unified candidate to oppose Maduro, Venezuela’s presidential election is still an open question.

Dominican Republic

Luis Abinader, Leonel Fernández and Abel Martínez will compete in the Dominican Republic's 2024 elections.
Meet the Candidates: Dominican Republic

Incumbent Luis Abinader leads in the polls ahead of the Dominican Republic’s 2024 elections on May 19.

Uruguay

Meet the Candidates: Uruguay. Uruguay's 2024 general elections will take place on October 27.
Meet the Candidates: Uruguay

The second round of Uruguay’s presidential election will take place on November 24.

Panama

Meet the Candidates: Panama

Panama’s 2024 elections, shaped by last year’s protests, will take place on May 5.

Brazil

Latin America’s Fertility Decline is Accelerating. No One’s Certain Why. 

The unexpected trend, if it continues, may affect politics and budgets for years to come.

AQ Profile

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader is a popular incumbent ahead of elections in 2024.
Luis Abinader: The (Rare) Popular Incumbent

Elected on an anti-corruption platform, the Dominican Republic’s president is bucking a regionwide trend.

Brazil

Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro poses with an Argentina jersey, after visiting Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires in December.
What Milei and Bolsonaro Supporters May Have in Common 

A survey taken at rallies in Buenos Aires and São Paulo points to shared ideas on issues like human rights and welfare programs.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Lula 3 One Year On

An overview of Lula’s first year back in office and a look at what 2024 could bring

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