Latin America
Understanding Latin America’s Self-Employment
5 minute readThe region can reduce the bias against working in the formal sector to boost growth prospects, an expert writes.
Mexico
Mexico’s Homicides Are Falling, but a Broader Violence Crisis Persists
4 minute readSheinbaum’s security strategy has lowered murder rates but should address rampant extortion and disappearances and seek stronger federal-state cooperation.
Brazil
Brazil’s Economy Is Slowing. Will It Ruin Lula’s Chances?
3 minute readVoters are feeling the squeeze from high interest rates and other factors.
Canada
U.S.-Canada Tensions: Risks Beyond Trade
4 minute readAs the tariff war escalates and allies start talking like adversaries, disputes over sovereignty and strategic resources are emerging as risks.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | How Latin Americans Feel About the U.S., Democracy, Their Economies and More
< 1 minute readNoam Lupu of Vanderbilt’s Center for Global Democracy on a new survey that shows a slight uptick in support for democracy, and shifting views on Trump, China, and emigration.
Latin America
Why a Shield for Democracy in the Americas is Under Strain
4 minute readThe OAS Democratic Charter remains a worthy bulwark against authoritarianism in the hemisphere.
Latin America
Support for Democracy—but also Strongmen—Is Rising in Latin America
4 minute readFor the first time in a generation, democracy is considered the best form of government. At the same time, China is now more trusted than the U.S.
Peru
Fujimori’s First Month: Economic Momentum, Questions Still to Come
4 minute readKeiko Fujimori began with strong approval and a strong Peruvian economy. What she does with it will be decided before year-end.
Latin America
The High-Stakes Threats to Latin American Democracy
4 minute readLatin America’s impressive progress on electoral democracy, perhaps its most important achievement of recent decades, could soon be rolled back.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Colombia: An Early Test for the New Government
< 1 minute readFormer Finance Minister Mauricio Cárdenas on what the earthquake means for De la Espriella’s ambitious agenda, and whether he can get both things right.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s Post-MAS Transition Is at Risk
4 minute readInstitutional weakness is threatening to plunge the country into instability.
Demographics
Latin America’s Fading Demographic Tailwind
4 minute readThe region has anchored part of its growth on an age bonus. As it wanes, what needs to happen to solidify the economic progress?
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Venezuela’s Transition Talks
< 1 minute readThe New York Times correspondent Anatoly Kurmanaev on what the new round of negotiations means for the future of Venezuela.
Ecuador
Ecuador: Daniel Noboa’s Crackdown at a Crossroads
5 minute readProgress on crime and the economy is still limited as concerns over rights abuses and democratic erosion mount.
Argentina
Argentina’s Alaska Moment
4 minute readWith booming hydrocarbon and lithium production, the nation’s provinces need to rethink their stabilization funds.
