Mexico
This Mexican Town Shows Why Distance Learning Is Impossible for Many
Despite investment in “tele-schools,” poor planning and a lack of program continuity have left rural communities with few ways to connect.
Brazil
The Backlash Against Brazil’s Politicized Military
A proposal prohibiting active-duty personnel from government positions has found some support among the armed forces.
Events
WEBCAST: Improving Women’s Access to Finance for a Post-COVID Recovery
AS/COA and Citi Foundation host a conversation on improving women’s financial inclusion, featuring Colombian Vice President Marta Lucía Ramírez.
Peru
This Soccer Star Could Be Peru’s Next President
George Forsyth, a popular mayor and anti-crime crusader, is leading early presidential polls.
Legislative Branch
Latin American Congresses Could Become Irrelevant – Unless They Adapt
The pandemic is exposing how legislative powers in the region are outdated and poorly prepared for the 21st century.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Finding Nuance in Brazil’s Crisis
Arminio Fraga joins the podcast for a deep dive on Brazil’s economy and health care system.
Brazil
The Flawed Legal Battle to Save Brazil’s Indigenous from COVID-19
A Supreme Court decision sounds encouraging on the surface – but will likely fail to protect indigenous peoples in practice.
Argentina
Argentina Needs Judicial Reform. Don’t Let Partisanship Get in the Way.
Criticism over the circumstances of the government’s proposed reform could drown out more important questions about the reform itself.
5 Big Ideas
How to Stop COVID-19 From Destroying Latin America’s University Dreams
Investing in the most vulnerable students now can ensure their ability to rebuild the region’s economies after the pandemic.
5 Big Ideas
Let’s Look Beyond GDP to Rebuild Latin America
Well-being, inequality and sustainability should be measured just as carefully as the monetary value of a nation’s products.
5 Big Ideas
Despite Troubles, Brazil’s SUS Health System Can Be a Model for Latin America
COVID-19 has been a disaster, but Brazil shows a public health care system on a large scale is possible – and effective.
5 Big Ideas
Yes, Really: It’s Time to Revive Hemispheric Trade Talks
The demands of rebuilding regional economies may leave little alternative to a hemispheric trade deal.
Colombia
Five Challenges Facing Iván Duque at His Presidency’s Halfway Point
Two years into his government, Duque is under pressure on all sides. How he reacts could shape his legacy.
Brazil
A Problem for German Trade Ambitions: Brazil’s Environment Minister
Competing visions in Berlin reveal a broader dilemma about how to engage with Jair Bolsonaro’s government.
COVID-19
How Latin Americans Are Using Pensions as a COVID-19 Lifeline
In Chile, Peru and elsewhere, governments are loosening regulations on pension withdrawals. What are the risks?
