Bolivia

REACTION: Bolivia’s MAS Socialists Are Back. What’s Next?
Experts on Bolivian politics weigh in on the results, which surprised many.
Podcast

AQ Podcast: What a Second Trump Term Would Mean for Latin America
A former special advisor to Trump weighs in on the president’s priorities and relationships in the region.
Brazil

How Lava Jato Died – And What Comes Next
The politician who most benefited from Brazil’s anti-corruption probe has put the final nail in its coffin.
Economics

A Less Apocalyptic Case for Latin America
There are several reasons to believe the 2020s won’t be that bad, AQ’s editor-in-chief writes.
Chile

Chile Can’t Wait Longer for a New Constitution
Chileans will likely approve the drafting of a new Constitution. While complicated, the process is set to change the country for the better.
Chile

Election Overdose: Chile’s Constitution Debate Is a Recipe for Trouble
Chile may end up producing a new constitution that promises far too much.
Mexico

Mexican Women Are Furious. AMLO Should Start Listening.
Fed up with violence, Mexico’s feminist movement has become a key source of opposition to the president.
Venezuela

What Venezuela’s Henrique Capriles Really Wants
With Juan Guaidó under pressure, an opposition stalwart plays the long game.
Podcast

AQ Podcast: Argentina’s Post-COVID Consensus Is Unraveling
For much of the country, hopes for political consensus increasingly seem like wishful thinking.
Anti-Corruption Watch

What Went Right (and Wrong) in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Fight
Three case studies analyze very different efforts to combat corruption. Their lessons are key for progress today.
Bolivia

Bolivia Has Changed Since 2003. Has Carlos Mesa?
Seventeen years after becoming president during a severe political crisis, Mesa may now return to the job.
Colombia

The Urgent Need to Reform Colombia’s Security Policies
Another mass killing shows the need for a greater civilian role in policing.
Brazil

Why a Trump Defeat Would Be a Disaster for Bolsonaro
A Biden victory would rob the Brazilian president of key political advantages that go far beyond an amicable relationship with President Trump.
Podcast

AQ Podcast: Venezuela’s Opposition Looks for a Plan
Caracas-based journalist Ana Vanessa Herrero joins the podcast to break down the opposition’s struggle to regroup.
Peru

Vizcarra May Survive. But Peru’s Politics Look Fragile.
COVID-19 and economic crisis haven’t stopped a dubious push for impeachment.