Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Peru

LIMA, PERU - NOVEMBER 14: Peru's President Dina Boluarte welcomes President Xi Jinping of China for a state visit in Lima in November.
Can Peru Stay Neutral in the U.S.-China Trade War?

Even as the country expands its ties with Beijing through the new Chancay port, Trump may find it inconvenient to pick a fight with Peru.

U.S. Politics

How Much of a Threat is Tren de Aragua in the U.S.?

The Venezuelan prison gang was a frequent theme in Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric on immigration. But its reach in the U.S. is exaggerated.

Podcast

AQ Podcast |  Mexico Under Pressure, Not Only from Trump

A broad look at U.S.-Mexico negotiations and other risks ahead

Events

Author Talk: A Clash of Worlds in the Amazon, with Alex Cuadros

On January 15, 2025, AQ hosted a book event with Alex Cuadros in New York.

Argentina

Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody

A look at why Argentina’s libertarian president has outperformed expectations at the one-year mark, with several challenges ahead.

Latin America

Demonstrators protest against former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and the ruling Workers' Party (PT) in São Paulo in March 2016. What Can Latin America’s Failed Presidencies Teach Current Leaders? How strong a country’s parties are has wide implications for presidents’ survival, writes an expert.
What Can Latin America’s Failed Presidencies Teach Current Leaders?

How strong a country’s parties are has wide implications for presidents’ survival, writes an expert.

Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at an event in Mexico City in November.
Trump’s Tariff Salvo Is Already Defining USMCA 2.0

Ahead of renegotiation, Mexico can use its leverage to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. and Canada, writes an expert.

Brazil

Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.

Mexico

Migrants walk in a caravan in Huixtla, Mexico en route to the U.S. on Nov. 21
Mexico Faces Monumental Challenges With Trump 2.0

Trump’s return will spark complex negotiations on trade, immigration, and security, an expert writes.

Uruguay

REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency

The center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.

Mexico

The Politician Leading a Sweeping Overhaul of Mexican Politics

As head of Morena in the lower house, Ricardo Monreal is at the forefront of a bid to recast Mexico’s legal framework—and has his own ambitions, too.

Colombia

Colombia’s Risky Plan for Decentralization

A reform proposal has reopened a critical issue for the country, but Congress should be cautious not to derail the nation’s delicate fiscal balance.

Remittances

A woman withdraws a dollar remittance from the U.S. in Tegucigalpa, Honduras in April.
Trump’s Comeback Could Disrupt Latin America’s Remittances

Plans to accelerate deportations, curb immigration, and tax remittances may restrict a vital flow of capital and source of growth in the region.

Brazil

Brazil’s Big Moment on the Global Stage Gets Complicated

The G20 summit in Rio was supposed to be a triumph for President Lula, but storm clouds are gathering in global politics.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Latin America Prepares for Trump 2.0 

A broad overview of the likely consequences of the U.S. election for Latin America’s economies, trading relationships and domestic politics.  

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