Latin America's Ports - Americas Quarterly

Why the U.S. and China Suddenly Care About a Port in Southern Chile

Punta Arenas is at the intersection of changing shipping routes, new industries like green hydrogen, and the race for Antarctica. The U.S. and China have noticed.

By Patricia Garip |

The Ecuadorian navy conducts an anti-trafficking patrol in Guayaquil in January.

Five Keys to Better Port Security in Latin America

The region’s maritime hubs face a range of challenges, from narcotics to cyberattacks. AQ asked experts how they can upgrade their defenses.

By Emilie Sweigart and Rich Brown and Michael Rendón Vera |

Susan Segal: Latin America Needs More Infrastructure to Seize Nearshoring Opportunity

Governments must set their infrastructure priorities and define a role for the private sector, writes AS/COA’s CEO.

By Susan Segal |

Salazar, 42, is Ecuador's first career prosecutor to ascend to the top job.

Ecuador’s Crusading Attorney General Is Facing Her Toughest Challenge Yet

Diana Salazar’s investigations have taken down major figures. But a wave of drug-related violence is changing what defending the rule of law looks like.

By María Teresa Escobar |