Left-Wing Politics
The Coming Crisis for Latin America’s Left-Wing Leaders
Social democrats now rule much of the region—but anti-incumbency, weak parties and more may soon make them an endangered species.
Mexico
Two Issues That Will Reveal the Real Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico’s unusually high fiscal deficit and the complex energy sector demand a clearer vision from the presidential hopeful ahead of 2024.
Peru
What Caused Peru’s Economic Downfall?
Social cleavages have turned politics into a fight for spoils, draining the country’s productive potential, writes a former minister of economy and finance.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Mexico’s Moment?
Is the country taking full advantage of the nearshoring trend, or could it be doing better?
Rule of Law
Courts, a Last Line of Defense for Latin American Democracies
Judiciaries have, with some exceptions, been a check on leaders trying to concentrate power.
Foreign Policy
What the World Gets Wrong About Latin America’s Foreign Policy
Assumptions about the region’s homogeneity and limitations on the international stage don’t hold up, writes one expert.
Guatemala
The Tough Road Ahead for Guatemala’s President-Elect
Recent raids show the daunting challenges facing Bernardo Arévalo as his anti-corruption strategy takes shape.
Argentina
Milei’s Path to Dollarization: Riddled with Doubts
Replacing the Argentine peso with the U.S. dollar might take years if it happens at all, experts say.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Chile: What the 50th Coup Anniversary Tells Us About Politics Today
A political scientist on how commemorations have exposed divisions in Chilean society
Chile
A Last Hope for Chile’s New Constitution?
The ultra-conservative Partido Republicano has a large influence over the constitutional process, and President Boric has already said this will be the final attempt during his term.
Caribbean
Slavery Reparations in the Caribbean: What to Expect?
Caribbean activists helped make reparations a mainstream concept. Now they hope ex-colonial powers will commit to paying, even if it’s not the trillions of dollars slavery is estimated to have cost.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Is Bolsonaro Done? New Dynamics in Brasília
A political columnist on what the future holds for the Brazilian right-wing movement, and what this means for Lula
Brazil
Brazil Feels Almost Normal Again
After January’s chaos, Brazil’s economy and politics seem to have returned to a more solid footing, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
China
The Quiet Official Behind China’s Policy in Latin America
What Cai Wei’s travels tell us about China’s priorities in the region.
Brazil
How BRICS Expansion Will Impact South America
The BRICS transformation into a Beijing-led alliance poses a challenge for Brazil and Argentina.
