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.
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable
Sanctions relief, a democratic transition, and deep reforms are essential to recover production.
Washington’s Sharpening Stance on Mexico
As the U.S. reclassifies Mexican cartels as a national security threat, pressure on Mexico is intensifying—and the margin for miscalculation is narrowing.
O que a história nos ensina sobre a política do “Big Stick” de Trump
O editor-chefe da AQ analisa a trajetória das relações entre os EUA e a América Latina e chega a quatro grandes conclusões.
Hostile Takeover and Abandonment Explain U.S. Actions in Venezuela
Two analogies can help us understand today’s state of play and the consequences of Trump’s policy in the country.
Why USMCA May Survive After All
USMCA review will test politics and economic realities. Preserving North American integration remains the least costly path forward, an expert writes.
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