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.
Colombia’s Bukele? Abelardo De La Espriella Surges Ahead
The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions about his past.
South American Antarctica: The Final Frontier of Hemispheric Security
The future of the “White Continent” might be in question as great powers reactivate their spheres of influence, an expert writes.
China’s Green-Tech Push in Latin America Is Gaining Traction
A surge of investment in the region is set to intensify, even as the hemisphere turns rightward.
Rodrigo Paz’s Defiant First 90 Days
Against the odds, Bolivia’s president has eliminated fuel subsidies, weathered the fallout, and, for now, stabilized the economy.
Honduras Begins Its Rightward Shift
President Nasry Asfura has legislative support for his austerity agenda, but the country’s deep divides and endemic corruption will be hard to overcome.
The Death (and Rebirth?) of the Mexican Right
New and unexpected figures are reshaping Mexico’s political opposition—and its ties with the U.S.
REACTION: Laura Fernández Wins Big in Costa Rica
The right-wing, tough-on-crime president-elect will have a legislative majority and promises “deep and irreversible” change.
Haiti’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid a Slide Into Criminal Governance
Confrontation on the Transitional Presidential Council is not only about leadership, but about whether a future transition can reduce the influence of armed groups.
The Ecuador-Colombia Trade Spat Is a Zero-Sum Game
Both countries stand to lose as their economies take hits and criminal groups benefit from a breakdown in cooperation.
What Venezuela’s Hydrocarbon Reform Won’t Fix
Updating the nation’s oil law is a necessary starting point, but its impact will most likely fade quickly, an expert writes.
Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges
Chile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.
Guatemala’s State of Emergency Will Test Its Democracy
President Arévalo is not channeling Bukele, but a compromised justice system makes this a dangerous moment that threatens lasting consequences.
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