Suriname

Suriname’s President Prepares for an Oil Boom

7 minute read

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons promises a novel blueprint for a delicate opportunity.

Venezuela

Venezuela: The Post-Maduro Oil, Gas and Mining Outlook 

4 minute read

The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.

Venezuela

REACTION: Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture

8 minute read

The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.

U.S. Policy

Anti-Corruption: A Missing Element in Trump’s Latin America Policy

4 minute read

The administration’s decision not to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among other choices, risks long-term damage to the region.

Venezuela

A Roadmap for Venezuela’s Future Transition

5 minute read

The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.

Chile

REACTION: What José Antonio Kast’s Victory Means for Chile

5 minute read

The right-wing former legislator won the presidency with a commanding 58% in the December 14 runoff.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | What the Trump Doctrine Means for Latin America

< 1 minute read

A look at Donald Trump’s increasingly assertive Latin America strategy

Mexico

Sheinbaum’s Triple Economic Dilemma

5 minute read

Mexico faces critical decisions regarding state-owned companies, fiscal deficit, and the nation’s low productivity, an expert writes.



Uruguay

Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape

3 minute read

President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.

Honduras

REACTION: Next Steps in Honduras’s Close Election

5 minute read

With final results pending, the leftist ruling party appears defeated, and two conservative candidates seem headed for a photo finish.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?

< 1 minute read

A regional realignment appears to be taking shape. How durable could it be?

Brazil

Tarcísio: Will He or Won’t He?

5 minute read

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.

Honduras

Honduras’s Election Set to Test Its Democracy

4 minute read

Amid growing polarization, all sides fear the November 30 vote will be contentious, an expert writes.

COP30

The Legacy of COP30 for Latin America

5 minute read

As the UN climate summit in Brazil winds down, one attendee looks at its lasting effects for the region.

Chile

Chile: From Rebellion to Resilience

4 minute read

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.