Guatemala

Ahead of Guatemala’s Elections, an Exodus Continues

Journalists, judges and prosecutors are leaving the country as repression is expected to intensify, regardless of who wins the June 25 election.

Colombia

Bogotá’s 80-Year Quest for a Metro May Have a Happy Ending

After years of delays and disagreements, construction is finally moving forward. How did it happen?

Podcast

AQ Podcast: The Politics Of Migration In Latin America 

The Migration Policy Institute’s Andrew Selee on recent trends in the region and how they’re affecting politics

Peru

How Long Can Peru’s Economy Remain Resilient?

The extended political crisis is leading to more poverty, postponed investments and the risk of an even worse downturn.

Brazil

Lula’s Fraught South America Summit

Brazil’s effort to restart regional dialogue is good news. The challenge will be to keep it going once the second pink tide starts to ebb.

Argentina

Surprisingly, Chile Is Still a Role Model for Argentina

At a time of acute crisis in Argentina, politicians on both left and right have cited their neighbor as an example to follow.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Venezuela: A View From The Ground

Caracas-based journalist Ana Vanessa Herrero on what Venezuelans are thinking about the Nicolás Maduro regime, the economy and elections that are scheduled for next year

Ecuador

In Ecuador, Has Correísmo Changed Its Tune?

Snap elections could return Rafael Correa’s movement to power—but it may have learned few lessons from its wilderness years.

Ecuador

REACTION: Ecuador’s Lasso Dissolves Congress

President Lasso invoked a never-before-used mechanism as his impeachment trial progressed.

Bolivia

Bolivia’s Faded Star

Finance Minister Marcelo Montenegro received accolades for an impressive pandemic recovery, but his recent missteps may have exacerbated Bolivia’s crisis of uncertainty.

Arms Trafficking

Behind a Rise in Latin America’s Violent Crime, A Deadly Flow of Illegal Guns

Weapons diverted from the U.S. and from militaries are plaguing the region. Governments can do more to combat the phenomenon.

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.