Latin America
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
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
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
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.
Mexico
A Look Inside Mexico’s Ruling Party
After AMLO departed from office, the party is taking action to prevent defections and disarray.
U.S. Policy
What Marco Rubio Has Said About Latin America
Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State is known for his hardline stances on dictatorships and China’s activity in the region.
Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum Stays on AMLO’s Course
Some expected Mexico’s president to alter her predecessor’s policies once in office. A month in, there’s little evidence of that.
Chile
Chile’s Electricity Rate Debacle Has Lessons for Latin America
Successive administrations’ delay has run up a steep bill for citizens to pay, highlighting the cost of bad public policy, writes an expert.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s Turmoil May Lead to a Political Shift
The power struggle between President Luis Arce and former President Evo Morales could open a door to the opposition.
