The Peruvian Town Haunted By a Famous Poet
In a new film, a young man tries to escape Santiago de Chuco—just like the town’s biggest hero once did.
A Guatemalan Classic On the Nightmare of Dictatorship
Miguel Ángel Asturias’s masterpiece achieved lasting fame by trading political specifics for tragic grandeur.
AQ’s Summer Playlist: Shagrada Medra’s Independent Rhythms
In a rural corner of Argentina, this music label has spent decades cultivating a unique sound.
AQ’s Spring Playlist: Cataloging the Virtues of a Brazilian Favorite
Will Marisa Monte’s latest album open a door to greater recognition for Latin American artists?
The Critics Are Coming for Roberto Bolaño
After decades of praise, some are souring on the late literary icon. A new book defends his legacy.
Caio Fernando Abreu’s Legacy Is Thriving in the Internet Age
Brazilian millennials love this writer from the 1980s—and his tender depictions of queer life in the big city.
Reimagining Shakespeare’s Misunderstood Women
An Argentine director’s film series turns the Bard’s plays inside out to find new roles for female characters.
Book Review: The Life of a Guerrilla Turned Filmmaker
A Colombian novelist puts a fictional spin on the extraordinary biography of director Sergio Cabrera.
AQ’s Winter Playlist: Two Musicians Turning Tradition Inside Out
A pyrotechnic Brazilian pianist and a transgender Mexican “witch” put daring new twists on established musical convention.
Film Review: One Woman’s Intimate Rebellion
A Swedish–Costa Rican director takes an unexpected approach to themes of sexuality and religious devotion.
Ballet: A Secret Weapon Keeping Brazilian Kids in School
An innovative after-school program boosts students’ performance in the classroom – and on stage.
Book Review: Mario Vargas Llosa Takes On a Coup in Guatemala
The Peruvian novelist brings Central America’s bloody Cold War past to life – with a surprising political angle.
Book Review: A Case for Optimism in Colombia
Mauricio Cárdenas proposes something radical for these times: a pragmatic focus on recent accomplishments.
Review: A Brazilian Take on Netflix’s “Maid”
The hit series shows Latin American viewers the sorry state of the U.S. social safety net.
Film Review: Rodrigo Reyes’ “499”
Modern-day footage gets a sci-fi twist in this exploration of the vexed legacy of Mexico’s Spanish conquest.
