Courts, a Last Line of Defense for Latin American Democracies
Judiciaries have, with some exceptions, been a check on leaders trying to concentrate power.
What the World Gets Wrong About Latin America’s Foreign Policy
Assumptions about the region’s homogeneity and limitations on the international stage don’t hold up, writes one expert.
The Tough Road Ahead for Guatemala’s President-Elect
Recent raids show the daunting challenges facing Bernardo Arévalo as his anti-corruption strategy takes shape.
Milei’s Path to Dollarization: Riddled with Doubts
Replacing the Argentine peso with the U.S. dollar might take years if it happens at all, experts say.
A Last Hope for Chile’s New Constitution?
The ultra-conservative Partido Republicano has a large influence over the constitutional process, and President Boric has already said this will be the final attempt during his term.
Slavery Reparations in the Caribbean: What to Expect?
Caribbean activists helped make reparations a mainstream concept. Now they hope ex-colonial powers will commit to paying, even if it’s not the trillions of dollars slavery is estimated to have cost.
O Brasil parece estar quase de volta ao normal
Após o caos de janeiro, a política e a economia parecem ter retomado estabilidade, escreve o editor-chefe da AQ.
Brasil vuelve a sentirse casi normal
Tras el caos de enero, la economía y la política brasileñas parecen haber recuperado una base más sólida, escribe el editor jefe de AQ.
Brazil Feels Almost Normal Again
After January’s chaos, Brazil’s economy and politics seem to have returned to a more solid footing, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
The Quiet Official Behind China’s Policy in Latin America
What Cai Wei’s travels tell us about China’s priorities in the region.
How BRICS Expansion Will Impact South America
The BRICS transformation into a Beijing-led alliance poses a challenge for Brazil and Argentina.
REACTION: Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
Analysts describe challenges ahead after a momentous victory for an anti-corruption candidate promising change.
REACTION: González, Noboa to Square off in Ecuador’s Presidential Runoff
Analysts react to the surprise result from the first round of the presidential election.
50 Years Later: He Haunts Us Still
As Chile marks the anniversary of the September 11, 1973 coup, Augusto Pinochet’s ghost still hovers over contemporary Chilean politics in unexpected ways.
Even in Guatemala’s Small Towns, This Election Feels Huge
AQ’s columnist attended rallies in the campaign’s final days. Everyone seemed aware of the stakes for democracy.
