Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Guatemala

Guatemala's President-elect visits Honduras, where President Xiomara Castro cut ties with Taiwan in favor of greater economic ties with China.
Guatemala Nears a Pivotal Moment on Taiwan

The next administration will face strong incentives from China to ditch Taiwan. The U.S. has an opportunity to step in.

Elections 2024

Latin America’s Election Super-Cycle Will Turn on One Key Factor

More than concerns about democracy, voters’ fundamental needs will shape the outcome of the region’s big election year.

Latin America

Latin America in 2024: Five Trends to Watch

Despite mediocre growth, political risk is declining and cautious optimism is increasingly warranted.

Mexico

Mexico will hold the largest election in its history on June 2. Meet the leading candidates in Mexico's presidential race.
Meet the Candidates: Mexico

Mexico will hold the largest election in its history on June 2.

Venezuela

María Corina Machado and Nicolás Maduro may square off in Venezuela's 2024 elections.
Meet the Candidates: Venezuela

Venezuela’s elections are in doubt as the country prepares to vote in 2024.

Dominican Republic

Luis Abinader, Leonel Fernández and Abel Martínez will compete in the Dominican Republic's 2024 elections.
Meet the Candidates: Dominican Republic

Incumbent Luis Abinader leads in the polls ahead of the Dominican Republic’s 2024 elections on May 19.

Uruguay

Carolina Cosse, Álvaro Delgado, Yamandú Orsi and Laura Raffo will compete in Uruguay's 2024 elections.
Meet the Candidates: Uruguay

Uruguay’s 2024 general elections will take place on October 27.

Panama

Meet the Candidates: Panama

Panama’s 2024 elections, shaped by last year’s protests, will take place on May 5.

Brazil

Latin America’s Fertility Decline is Accelerating. No One’s Certain Why. 

The unexpected trend, if it continues, may affect politics and budgets for years to come.

AQ Profile

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader is a popular incumbent ahead of elections in 2024.
Luis Abinader: The (Rare) Popular Incumbent

Elected on an anti-corruption platform, the Dominican Republic’s president is bucking a regionwide trend.

Brazil

Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro poses with an Argentina jersey, after visiting Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires in December.
What Milei and Bolsonaro Supporters May Have in Common 

A survey taken at rallies in Buenos Aires and São Paulo points to shared ideas on issues like human rights and welfare programs.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Lula 3 One Year On

An overview of Lula’s first year back in office and a look at what 2024 could bring

Caribbean

Luxury Properties: The Caribbean’s New Tourism Dilemma

Critics say developers are buying up pristine beaches. Governments see exclusive real estate as the future of the economically vital tourism industry.

Visual Art

In L.A., a Testament to a Champion of Venezuelan Art

An exhibition on the life and photography of Alfredo Boulton showcases the vast sweep of his artistic gaze, along with its occasional oversights.

Chile

Chilean voters rejected a second constitutional proposal during the December 17 referendum.
REACTION: Chile Rejects Second Constitutional Rewrite

The nation is the world’s first to turn down two consecutive constitutional proposals. The 1980 charter remains in place.

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