Why Lula Is Struggling
Brazil’s October election now looks like a coin-flip, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
The Implications of Mexico’s Stubborn U.S. Trade Surplus
Upcoming trade negotiations could be affected by Mexico’s widening trade surplus with the U.S., an economist writes.
Cuba’s Military: The Institution Washington Cannot Ignore
Negotiating with Cuba’s armed forces will make some uncomfortable, but it may be the only viable path to change.
In Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Faces an Electoral Stress Test
The March 22 subnational elections are a critical bellwether of support for the president in Bolivia’s shifting political landscape.
Colombia: Meet the Candidates 2026
Violence and corruption top voter concerns ahead of the first round of presidential elections on May 31.
Uruguay’s Orsi Confronts Economic Headwinds and Shifting Geopolitics
One year into his term, President Yamandú Orsi has made moderate gains in security and trade diversification amid new foreign policy pressures and a slowing economy.
Argentina’s Polarization Threatens Milei’s Pro-Market Agenda
Despite entrenched opposition, the administration hopes Congress will approve key reforms and the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Peru: Meet the Candidates 2026
Rising crime rates and protracted political instability top voter concerns ahead of the April 12 first-round vote. All seats in Congress are also up for election.
“El Mencho”’s Death Will Test Mexico’s Meager State
The perennially under-resourced government may struggle to contain spiraling violence following the demise of a cartel leader.
REACTION: How Trump’s 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin America
The region remains well-positioned to face the new levies, experts say.
Costa Rica’s Democracy Faces a New Test, But It Will Endure
The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts write.
Peru’s Political Instability Enters a New Chapter Under Balcázar
José María Balcázar is tasked with ensuring a smooth government transition on July 28, an expert writes.
REACTION: Peru Removes Another President
The nation’s Congress voted to oust José Jerí, underscoring the instability that will shape the first round of general elections on April 12.
Canada’s Alternative to Trump’s Doctrine for the Americas
A middle-power vision calls for a broader inter-American dialogue. Will it resonate with Latin American countries?
Reinventing Venezuela’s Struggling Electricity Sector
Having enough electricity is key to the nation’s post-Maduro recovery. Two experts offer a way forward.
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