Venezuela
Hacking Venezuela’s Crisis from Silicon Valley
Venezuelans abroad are channeling their coding skills to help their country.
Brazil
Petrobras’ $20-Billion Bright Spot
Despite recent controversies, Brazil’s state-led oil firm has cause for optimism thanks to two recent deals that sharpen its focus on pre-salt oil.
Culture
Film Review: The Highs and Lows of Mexico City Punk in “This Is Not Berlin”
Set against the 1986 World Cup, “This Is Not Berlin” is an energetic coming-of-age tale from Mexican director Hari Sama.
Argentina
Fact-Checking in Argentina: The Website Fighting Fake News in an Election Year
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on China and Latin America Argentina is living through a moment of intense uncertainty. As its currency loses value, the ongoing race for the presidency is appearing increasingly unpredictable. In the runup to the October election, AQ spoke to Laura Zommer, the executive director and editor-in-chief of fact-checknig site Chequeado (Checked), on how … Read more
Culture
AQ’s Spring Playlist: The Enduring Allure of Eydie Gormé y Los Panchos
Our latest Latin America playlist features a look back at an all-time classic.
Anti-Corruption Watch
What Will Happen When a Corruption Probe Starts in Venezuela?
This article is adapted from AQ’s issue on China and Latin America Picture the following scenario: Nicolás Maduro boards a Moscow-bound plane, a peaceful transition takes hold in Venezuela and state oil company PDVSA, under new management, starts a herculean reconstruction effort. The business-savvy directors and executives immediately put compliance on their priority list and hire an … Read more
Culture
Amid Rio’s Violence, a Local Poetry Movement Offers Hope
“Poesia de Esquina” collects work from aspiring poets and everyday people, offering an outlet for expression in Rio’s City of God favela.
China-Latin America 2.0
Bolsonaro Took Aim at China. Then Reality Struck.
Jair Bolsonaro talked tough on China during his campaign. But his tone has changed now that he’s in office. Deep business ties help explain why.
China-Latin America 2.0
The Reasons for China’s Cooling Interest in Latin America
China’s interest in the region has cooled — and that trend will continue, writes a leading expert on Sino-Latin America ties.
Live Discussion
Watch: Beyond Silk and Silver – China’s New Road in the Americas
On April 26, join AQ for a deep-dive discussion on the future of the China-Latin America relationship.
Peru
Reckoning with the Shining Path and its Legacy in Peru
A review of The Shining Path: Love, Madness, and Revolution in the Andes.
Web Exclusive
Como los líderes de América Latina están (o no) colaborando con China
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Web Exclusive
Como os líderes latino-americanos estão (ou não) cooperando com a China
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Web Exclusive
China-Latin America 2.0: The Economic Footprint
A visual guide to China’s financial interests in Latin America.
China-Latin America 2.0
AQ Top 5 Historias de Éxito en China: Marco Stefanini
Un espíritu emprendedor – y la recesión de Brasil – llevó a este genio de la informática a tener éxito en China.
