Colombia
In Colombia, Passing Tax Reform Was the Easy Part
The bill’s approval was a win for Petro, but keeping and attracting investments is the challenge ahead.
Peru
Pedro Castillo Still Has a Few Cards to Play
Congress is as determined as ever to remove Peru’s president, but Castillo has a few things working in his favor.
Regional Cooperation
A Second Pink Tide Might Not Unify Latin America
Divisions over a candidate for a multilateral post show that obstacles to cooperation still remain, even with more ideological alignment.
Argentina
100 Days of Sergio Massa’s Balancing Act
Argentina’s economy minister has prevented wholesale collapse. Is that enough to claim victory?
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Argentina: Trying to Avoid Another 2001
Benjamin Gedan on the crisis brewing in the South American country.
Chile
Chile’s Pension Reform May Decide Boric’s Fate
The proposed reform has kept a private component that was initially shunned by the president.
Right-Wing Politics
Latin America’s “CPAC Right” Still Has Big Ambitions
A group of conservatives from across the region are coordinating with each other—and U.S. groups—to fight the culture war and oppose the left.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Lula’s Plans for a Divided Brazil
A well-connected political journalist on what’s ahead for the incoming government
U.S. Policy
The Midterms Will Change U.S. Latin America Policy, Just Not the Way You Think
The red wave was coming—until it wasn’t.
Environment
How the U.S. Can Use Trade to Fight Deforestation in Brazil
Without waiting for international partners to follow suit, the U.S. can deploy influential policy tools to tackle deforestation-linked trade.
Bolivia
A Young Mayor Rides Bolivia’s Political Shake-up
Eva Copa’s rise reflects a diversifying political landscape that has both the MAS and the right wing on their back feet.
Events
VIDEO: How Millennials Are Changing Latin American Politics
On November 2, 2022, AQ launched its latest special report about the next generation of politicians.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Is Bukele or Boric the Future of Latin American Politics?
A millennial journalist on how her generation is changing politics in the region.
Venezuela
A New, Realistic Era for Venezuela’s Opposition
As hopes to unseat Maduro are replaced with resignation, unexpected opportunity is emerging for Venezuelan democracy.
Brazil
The Magic Numbers Lula Will Need to Govern
Congressional support will be President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s first challenge.
