Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Colombia

Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election

Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.

Brazil

Lula’s “Team of Rivals” Strategy Could Reduce Polarization

The former president’s choice of a conservative running mate carries numerous benefits – but also conspicuous risks.

Cryptocurrencies

Is Crypto the Path to Financial Inclusion in Latin America?

An overview of how cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity among migrants and others, despite concerns over their stability.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Gabriel Boric Gets to Work in Chile

Just days after his inauguration, the 36-year-old former student leader faces a challenging political and economic landscape.

Commodities

Latin America Risks Overreacting to Commodities Shock

The region faces particular risk in its economic policy responses to the fallout from the war in Ukraine.

Commodities

Winners and Losers in Latin America’s Commodities Market

Markets are weighing the short- and long-term consequences of the war in Ukraine.

Ecuador

Problems Mount for Ecuador’s Lasso

A shocking rise in crime accompanies institutional division and a stalled government agenda, even as the economy recovers.

Millennials in Politics

Enter the Millennials: Latin American Politics Will Never Be the Same

The new generation must escape the pull of the established left and right – and resist the urge to dominate.

Guatemala

Could Thelma Cabrera Become Guatemala’s Evo Morales?

A Maya Mam woman is seeking to organize the country’s indigenous people into a mass political force.

Venezuela

REACTION: US Delegation Meets with Maduro’s Venezuela

Russia’s increasing influence in the hemisphere and a spike in oil prices after the invasion of Ukraine have led to calls for negotiations.

Summit of the Americas

A Less Obvious Key to Latin America’s Recovery: the US Treasury

President Biden should make better use of tools to help the region recover, including the IDB.

Brazil

Devastation at Amazon Coffee Co-op Profiled by AQ

Brazilian police are investigating after a plane sprayed herbicide in the area.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on the Americas Summit, Ukraine and More

An extended interview with President Biden’s top Latin America aide.

Chile

The Dangerous Hubris of Chile’s Constitutional Convention

A new constitution is taking shape, but familiar mistakes threaten decades of progress.

Energy

A Bold Plan to Finance Latin America’s Energy Transition

The region’s private sector needs to step up, but governments can make it easier.

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