Podcast

AQ Podcast: Explaining Chile’s U-Turn

Patricio Navia on why the political pendulum seems to have swung right in Chile

Brazil

Another Bolsonaro Takes Center Stage

Once shy of the spotlight, former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has embraced a more active role in conservative politics. What’s her next move?

Chile

In Chile and Elsewhere, Crime Is the New Corruption

Sunday’s election shows how violent crime is dominating the political debate throughout much of Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Venezuela

The U.S. Should Have Moderate Expectations for Venezuela’s Election

Upcoming elections can help the opposition reconnect with voters, but they won’t resolve everything and could come with downsides.

El Salvador

Letter to the Editor: A Bukele Aide Defends the Security Crackdown

A response from AQ’s readers.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: The Importance Of Paraguay

Following Santiago Peña’s victory in presidential elections, a look at how Paraguay impacts the rest of the region, how it fits into the U.S.-China competition and why Paraguayan voters chose more of the same

Ecuador

Ecuador’s Political Crisis: Three Scenarios

Both Guillermo Lasso’s impeachment and dissolution of Congress are possible outcomes. What would they look like?

El Salvador

U.S. Citizens Are Getting Caught Up in El Salvador’s Mass Arrests

Salvadoran-Americans are finding themselves behind bars, but their fate is not getting enough U.S. attention, writes a longtime Salvadoran observer.

Paraguay

Paraguay: Santiago Peña to Run a Still-Divided Country

The victor will face challenges including ruling party divisions and a debate over relations with Taiwan.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Lula’s Foreign Policy and What It Means for Latin America

Oliver Stuenkel on Brazil’s potential to be a regional leader, and recent controversies including comments over Ukraine

Colombia

REACTION: Petro’s Cabinet Purge: Ocampo Out

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has asked his entire Cabinet to resign as his administration faces its most serious ministerial crisis to date.

Chile

As Concern Over Crime Rises, Chile’s Boric Shifts Right

The deaths of three police officers in the space of a month has added to the already acute security woes facing the government.

Venezuela

Gustavo Petro Can’t Ignore Human Rights in Venezuela

At his summit on Venezuela, Colombia’s president must demand respect for democracy and the environment, writes a former Venezuelan mayor.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Guatemala’s Suspiciously Status Quo Election

Central America’s largest country is struggling with inequality, crime and threats to democracy. Then why do leading candidates in upcoming elections sound similar to the incumbent?

Cultura

The “Bolivian Schindler” Who Saved Thousands of Jews—Then Faced Imprisonment

A new book details how mining titan Moritz “Mauricio” Hochschild helped Jews escape the Nazis in Bolivia, only to be scapegoated himself.