Ecuador

REACTION: Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff

5 minute read

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face off in a second round on April 13. 

Chile

Chile’s Pension Reform Makes a Case for Political Compromise

5 minute read

The reform raises mandatory contributions and improves women’s benefits, while carrying a high fiscal cost.

Venezuela

As Maduro Goes Rogue, Trump Has Choices to Make

5 minute read

The U.S. can still go beyond pragmatic deals, countering Maduro by using oil as the ultimate leverage.

Mexico

The Storm for U.S.-Mexico Ties Is Only Beginning

5 minute read

Even though Trump stepped back from the brink on tariffs, structural problems in Mexico point to continued trouble ahead.

Guatemala

Guatemala Aims for Quiet Coexistence with Washington

4 minute read

President Arévalo is betting on discreet cooperation and pragmatic engagement with the Trump administration.

U.S. Policy

REACTION: The Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs

7 minute read

The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.

Panama

What Trump Really Wants in Panama

6 minute read

Whether it’s countering China, or pursuing a new U.S. expansionism, the president’s threats have already led to concrete action inside Panama, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Ecuador

Ecuador: Meet the Candidates 2025

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Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will compete in the April 13 presidential runoff.

Ecuador

Ecuador’s High-Stakes Elections

4 minute read

Anti-establishment sentiment will likely shape the February 9 vote.

U.S.-Latin America Relations

Ten Keys to Understand Trump 2.0 and Latin America

5 minute read

Migration, relations with China and crisis points in Cuba and Venezuela are among the top issues the region will deal with under the new U.S. administration.

Mexico

Deportations and Tariffs Are a Stern Test for Sheinbaum

5 minute read

In dealing with its northern neighbor, Mexico should prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | A Critical Election in Ecuador  

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An overview of what to expect in politics, the economy, and Ecuador’s relationship with the new government in Washington.

Events

Author Talk: The Evolving Latino Diaspora, with Marie Arana

< 1 minute read

Join Americas Quarterly for a book event with Marie Arana, in conversation with Brian Winter, on February 26 in New York.

Panama

Why the U.S. Should Not Take Back the Panama Canal

5 minute read

There were good reasons to return the canal to Panama. Undoing it now would be a geopolitical disaster.

Brazil

Trump and Lula Think Differently. Will They Find Common Ground?

5 minute read

The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?