Brazil
The Biggest Risk to Bolsonaro from Congress’s COVID Investigation
The inquiry probably won’t bring down the president, but it has the potential to reduce his chances to win reelection next year.
Growth Challenge
Settling Investment Disputes Would Boost Latin America’s Economic Recovery
Most governments need to improve their reputation and business climate, positioning their countries for an investment-led revival.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Cuba’s Post-Castro Chapter
The regime’s historic transition comes just as economic frustration and political dissent threaten to boil over.
Opinion
Guatemala’s Justice System Is at a Breaking Point
Campaigns against judges like herself imperil Guatemala’s democracy, writes Gloria Porras.
Argentina
The Neuroscientist Offering a Fresh Diagnosis for Argentina
In tough times, Facundo Manes is signaling a bigger role for himself in Argentine society and politics.
Mexico
AMLO and Mexico’s Most Important Electoral Body Are on a Collision Course
Months from the largest elections in the country’s history, an electoral institution finds itself drawn into public battle.
Venezuela
Europe’s Window of Opportunity on Venezuela Is Closing
If they act quickly, the EU and the US can achieve a greater alignment of diplomatic and economic pressure.
Brazil
Brazil’s Amazon Is Under Threat from Proposed Land-Use Laws
New legislation could worsen an already vicious cycle of illegal land invasion and clearing.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Crisis on Venezuela’s Border
Caracas-based analyst Phil Gunson puts an outbreak of violence into Venezuela’s political context.
Women in Politics
Today’s Latin America Has No Female Presidents. It’s Not Going Well.
COVID-19 has reminded us – again – of the need for women leaders.
Brazil
Letter to the Editor: Brazil’s Democracy Is Strong
Brazil’s ambassador to the United States responds.
Democracy
How the Pandemic Is Accelerating Democracy’s Decade-Long Decline in the Americas
A deeper look at Freedom House data showing slow erosion in freedoms.
Brazil
Meet Brazil’s Financial Guru for a New Generation
With lower-income Brazilians investing in record numbers, Nath Finanças has accumulated a huge following on YouTube and beyond.
Brazil
An Insecure Bolsonaro Prepares for His Own January 6
Besieged by COVID-19 and a suddenly threatening Congress, Brazil’s president tries to protect himself.
The Growth Challenge
Latin America’s True Disaster May Be 2021
As new research shows huge setbacks to education and inequality, the region’s leaders seem to be “sleepwalking,” writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
