Argentina
In Argentina, a Historic G20 Meeting Looks to Set a Global Education Agenda
In a first for the G20 in its nearly two-decade history, education ministers from G20 member countries will meet in Mendoza on Wednesday to discuss global education trends and policy challenges. The fact that education ministers will have a seat at the table under Argentina’s G20 presidency is an overdue recognition that education is inseparable … Read more
Transparency & Corruption
Here’s How to Exit Latin America’s Maze of Corruption
It’s not just the big scandals that matter. Many governments are already attacking red tape to try to clean things up.
Mexico
AMLO Update: Why He’s Happy About NAFTA
Progress on the trade agreement is good news for Mexico’s president-elect.
Podcast
Podcast: Brazil’s Election: Why Aren’t There Better Choices?
Subscribe to “Deep South” on iTunes and Soundcloud The question of how to reduce violence will play a central role in Brazil’s October presidential election. Will voters opt for mano dura, in the form of retired Army captain Jair Bolsonaro, or will they choose a more comprehensive approach to fighting crime? In this episode of “Deep South,” Ilona Szabo, the … Read more
Venezuela
How to Address Venezuela’s Refugee Crisis
Venezuela’s exodus requires a coordinated regional response.
Mexico
AMLO Update: NAFTA Tensions
Whether a deal is coming or not, concerns remain over López Obrador’s “Mexico first” energy policy.
Transparency & Corruption
Five Things to Know About Colombia’s Aug. 26 Anti-Corruption Vote
A referendum on Sunday could mark a turning point in Colombia’s fight against graft.
Brazil
Brazil’s Crisis, in Two Sentences or Less
Mission impossible? AQ’s editor-in-chief gives it a try.
Elections 2018
The Real Iván Duque
A personal look at Colombia’s new president – and whether the country can finally leave a troubled past behind.
Podcast
Podcast: What’s Next After Argentina’s “Notebook Scandal”?
Subscribe to “Deep South” on iTunes and Soundcloud Are Juan Centeno’s journals evidence for a new Argentinian Lava Jato? This former military officer and government driver’s personal records have shaken the country, resulting in the arrest of prominent businessmen and former government officials. Both of the former Kirchner administrations are now under scrutiny and this case will surely … Read more
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La dictadura de Maduro es una amenaza para América Latina
Un ex-alcalde exiliado pide mayor compromiso internacional en Venezuela.
Venezuela
How Venezuela’s Maduro Threatens Latin America
In the wake of the Aug. 4 drone explosion, an exiled former mayor calls for more international engagement in Venezuela.
Brazil
Brazil’s “Other” Election – and Why It’s So Important
History might be different if congressional elections received more attention.
Brazil
Lula’s NYT Op-Ed: A “Corrected Version”
What a more honest column for the New York Times by Brazil’s former president might have looked like.
Mexico
AMLO Update: The Opposition Rediscovers Its Voice
Elected officials are beginning to push back on AMLO’s plans to revamp government.
