Mexico

AMLO’s Risky Bet on the Military
Mexico’s president is relying heavily on the armed forces to stop crime and violence, but his approach could backfire.
Anti-Corruption Watch

Lava Jato’s Biggest Failure
Despite popular support for anti-corruption efforts, Brazil hasn’t sufficiently attacked the underlying causes of graft. Why?
Anti-Corruption Watch

Colombia’s Inspector General: “Corruption Is the New Cartel”
Fernando Carrillo discusses how to improve international cooperation in the fight against corruption in this interview with AQ.
Venezuela

To Defeat Maduro’s Regime, Treat It Like a Crime Syndicate
Traditional mafia-busting tactics could help solve the crisis in Venezuela.
Venezuela

How to Stop Venezuela’s Hyperinflation? Brazil Offers an Idea.
The 1994 “Real Plan” stopped 2,500% inflation, thanks to an ingenious tool that Maduro’s eventual successors may want to replicate.
Argentina

Can Cristina Kirchner Win? 3 Questions About Her Future.
The former president’s legal troubles are one potential obstacle to a comeback. Plus, she might not even run.
Mexico

AMLO’s Energy Policy: A Bygone Era
Plans for a new oil refinery miss an opportunity to modernize Mexican energy policy.
Colombia

The Risks and Rewards of Duque’s Peace Deal Dispute
Colombia’s president has revived a polarizing debate over peace with the FARC.
Brazil

Making Economic Sense of Bolsonaro’s Environment Views
Brazil’s former Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira spoke to AQ about the new government’s green imperatives.
Colombia

Fracking in Colombia: For Real This Time?
Colombia’s oil reserves are dwindling. President Duque sees fracking as a possible solution.
Brazil

The Tropical Trump? If He’s Lucky.
Bolsonaro meets his idol in Washington – but risks absorbing all the wrong lessons, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Venezuela

Latin America’s Migration Lesson for the World
The region is welcoming Venezuelans through the front door – without the drama seen elsewhere.
Brazil

What to Expect When Bolsonaro Meets Trump
Bolsonaro’s visit to the White House will help fire up his core supporters. But investors will look for concrete action the meeting may not produce.
Venezuela

Where Will Maduro End Up? A Ranking
A look at where Maduro might go if a transition happens in Venezuela.