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.
Books
Fidel Castro’s Fateful Visit to New York, 60 Years On
Simon Hall’s “Ten Days in Harlem: Fidel Castro and the Making of the 1960s” recounts how a brief trip put the Cuban leader on the world stage.
Economic Policy
Don’t Expect Miracles From the Multilaterals
Latin American and Caribbean economies need help, but organizations like the IDB are also stretched thin.
Argentina
After the Default: Argentina’s Unsustainable “20/80” Economy
Too many Argentines are left outside the most productive sectors of the economy, a leading economist writes.
Mexico
The 87-Year-Old Critic Who Wants to Lead AMLO’s Party
Porfirio Muñoz Ledo helped López Obrador to the national stage. Now he wants to push the president’s party in a different direction.
Politics
Coming Next to Latin America: Even More Political Fragmentation
Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.
Podcast
AQ Podcast – The Lozoya Case Shaking Mexico: What to Expect
The scandals involving the former Pemex chief may impact politics more than the rule of law, says Eduardo Bohórquez.
Human Rights
Why a Human Rights Icon Needs Its Independence
This is not the time to weaken the IACHR.
Brazil
Rio’s Beaches Are Proof: Bolsonaro Is Winning the Narrative on COVID-19
Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.
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.
