China and Latin America
Colombia, Washington’s “Closest Ally,” Looks to Beijing
An expected surge in Chinese investment may bring Bogotá even closer.
Chile
The Rise of José Antonio Kast in Chile
The ultra-conservative figure has surged as an option for voters alienated by the left.
Peru
What’s With All the Imperial Spanish Flags in Peru (and Elsewhere)?
A nationalist turn among Peru’s right-wing parties — and some sectors of the population — points to increasing polarization.
Colombia
What President Duque Has Done for Venezuelans Is Heroic
As other countries closed their doors, Colombia’s president and its people lent a hand.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Argentina’s Frenzied Election
Bloomberg’s Carolina Millán on the political and economic fallout of an election still a month away.
Ecuador
The Ups and Downs of Guillermo Lasso
Ecuador’s president wants to change his country’s trajectory. Will his success survive offshore transaction revelations and a hostile legislature?
China and Latin America
Why Uruguay’s Bet on China Matters for Latin America
A prospective free trade deal could shake up South America’s protectionist trade bloc — and China stands to benefit.
Venezuela
Dollarization Can’t Save the Venezuelan Economy
Pragmatic adjustments have abated Venezuela’s collapse, but the bigger picture remains a bleak one.
Colombia
How to Avoid a Caudillo in Colombia
Channeling the public’s desire for change in a constructive way is difficult. But here are some ideas.
Podcast
AQ Podcast – Colombia: Is Radical Change Inevitable?
Reframing the country’s successes and failures is critical to preserving hard-won gains, says Mauricio Cárdenas.
Haiti
Haiti’s Ariel Henry Makes a Play for Power
The process of rebuilding Haiti’s government has pitted the acting prime minister against much of civil society.
China and Latin America
Why Mexico’s Relationship with China Is So Complicated
Integration with both China and the U.S. benefits Mexico, but also presents challenges.
Climate Change
A “Green Arms Race” Could Be Great for Latin America
The U.S.-China rivalry could help create a more environmentally healthy and socially equitable hemisphere. But there are obstacles.
Brazil
Have Brazilians Given Up on Bolsonaro?
The sinking approval ratings for Brazil’s president could be permanent, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Podcast
AQ Podcast – Special Edition: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez
President Biden’s top Latin America aide reflects on Washington’s strategy for the region.
