Ecuador
Why Ecuador’s Young President Matters to Washington
Democracy, immigration and the US-China competition all intersect in Ecuador. Here are three ideas on how US officials can help.
Argentina
REACTION: Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidency
The libertarian lawmaker finished 11 points ahead of economy minister Sergio Massa. Experts analyze what happened and what’s next for the country.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Mexico’s Elections Begin to Take Shape
Could a third candidate affect the course of the race for Mexico’s next president?
Foreign Relations
The Israel-Hamas War Is Inflaming Polarization in Latin America
The region’s leaders have been far more critical of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza than peers in Europe and North America.
Mexico
Chiapas Fears Organized Crime, and Military Intervention
Ascendant cartel power on the Mexico-Guatemala border is alarming Indigenous communities, but so is the prospect of militarization.
Mexico
Mexico’s Water Crisis Is Spilling Over Into Politics
Drought across much of the country’s landmass is affecting economic activity and the upcoming presidential election.
U.S. Policy
Did Biden’s Latin America Summit Offer Too Little, Too Late?
APEP suffers from a shortfall of ambition and participation, leaving out the region’s biggest economy, writes a foreign relations expert.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Chile: Gabriel Boric’s Conundrum
As Chile nears a plebiscite on a second proposal to replace the dictatorship-era constitution, AQ delves into the nation’s political state of play.
Gun Policy
U.S.-Style Gun Politics Are Spreading in Latin America
As crime levels rise, pro-gun positions are gaining strength in conservative movements across the region, worrying security experts.
Peru
Peru’s Next Generation of Leaders Is Leaving
Amid political chaos and economic downturn, more young Peruvians are going and staying abroad, threatening the country’s future.
Mexico
Mexico City’s Mayor Race Will Echo Beyond the Capital
The competition to succeed Claudia Sheinbaum may be her first major test as a presidential candidate.
Lithium
Latin America’s Lithium Sands Are Shifting
Argentina and Bolivia hope to surpass Chile as a long-awaited lithium boom gains speed.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Brazil: The Big Picture
The Brazilian economy is improving this year. How sustainable is the trend of faster growth?
Argentina
Argentina’s Next President Will Tread a Thorny Path Forward
In a nation caught in economic crisis, the odds are stacked against Massa or Milei the day after the presidential election, writes a leading emerging-market economist.
Caribbean
Caribbean Murder Rates Are Spiraling As Illegal Guns Flood In
Will demands for U.S. action help slow gunrunning to a region where the homicide rate is triple the global average?
