Film Review: Eduardo & Mônica
René Sampaio directs an unlikely love story inspired by the lyrics of late composer Renato Russo.
Book Review: Red Ants
Pergentino José’s first short story collection celebrates Zapotec culture, while underscoring the threats it faces.
Film Review: Song Without a Name
In director Melina León’s debut, a woman’s personal tragedy speaks to the wider costs of Peru’s internal conflict in the 1980s.
AQ’s Fall 2020 Playlist
AQ’s last playlist of 2020 features a group of Brazilian performers who met a difficult year head-on.
Povos Indígenas do Alto Xingu estão em luto prolongado
Obrigados pela pandemia a cancelar a tradicional cerimônia do Kuarup, povos pedem para não serem esquecidos.
Indigenous Brazilians Must Look Abroad for Support
A leader from the Kuikuro people of Upper Xingu describes how they are fighting the pandemic — on their own.
What Centuries of Latin American History Say About Inequality
Marie Arana’s Silver, Sword, and Stone shows why understanding the intersection of Latin America’s past and present is more vital than ever.
The Gringo YouTubers Getting Latin America to Hit Subscribe
Social media influencers with an accent are gaining subscribers across Latin America.
Latin America’s Controversial Statues: Will They Fall?
As anti-racism protests spread worldwide, the region’s monuments are facing increased scrutiny.
Tracing the Causes of Berta Cáceres’ Life and Death
Nina Lakhani’s “Who Killed Berta Cáceres?” looks at both the details and context of the Honduran environmentalist’s murder.
El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America
A review of Carrie Gibson’s exploration of the colonization of North (and South) America.
Feliciano Centurión’s Abrigo: An Ode to Free Expression
The Argentine artist who shared his voice over cloth, and freedom.
Film Review: Bacurau
This eerie futuristic tale of a northeastern town was the winner of the 2019 Cannes Jury Award.
AQ’s Spring Playlist
Our musical recommendations for a spring spent indoors, from foot-tapping Brazilian soul to a Guatemalan composer’s experiments with classical sound.
Bolsonaro’s Cultural Revolution
Artists say ideology, not economics, is driving Bolsonaro’s overhaul of the creative sector.
