After Pedro Castillo, What’s Next for Peru?
President Dina Boluarte will confront a familiar set of problems: a hostile Congress and pressing socio-economic challenges.
Democracy & Elections
AQ Podcast: Moisés Naím on Latin America’s Bright Spots and Challenges
The best-selling Venezuelan author of “The Revenge of Power” gives an overview of the region’s politics and economics
REACTION: Peru’s Castillo Arrested After Failed Self-Coup; What’s Next?
Dina Boluarte is the new president of Peru, after Castillo’s impeachment.
The No-Nonsense Mayor Leading Chile’s Right
Evelyn Matthei’s popularity may reflect a shift to a more moderate politics following the polarization of recent years.
Pedro Castillo Still Has a Few Cards to Play
Congress is as determined as ever to remove Peru’s president, but Castillo has a few things working in his favor.
AQ Podcast | Argentina: Trying to Avoid Another 2001
Benjamin Gedan on the crisis brewing in the South American country.
Latin America’s “CPAC Right” Still Has Big Ambitions
A group of conservatives from across the region are coordinating with each other—and U.S. groups—to fight the culture war and oppose the left.
AQ Podcast: Lula’s Plans for a Divided Brazil
A well-connected political journalist on what’s ahead for the incoming government
A Young Mayor Rides Bolivia’s Political Shake-up
Eva Copa’s rise reflects a diversifying political landscape that has both the MAS and the right wing on their back feet.
VIDEO: How Millennials Are Changing Latin American Politics
On November 2, 2022, AQ launched its latest special report about the next generation of politicians.
AQ Podcast: Is Bukele or Boric the Future of Latin American Politics?
A millennial journalist on how her generation is changing politics in the region.
A New, Realistic Era for Venezuela’s Opposition
As hopes to unseat Maduro are replaced with resignation, unexpected opportunity is emerging for Venezuelan democracy.
The Magic Numbers Lula Will Need to Govern
Congressional support will be President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s first challenge.
REACTION: A Third Term for Brazil’s Lula
A stunning turnaround for the leader comes just days short of the third anniversary of his leaving jail—and marks the first time an incumbent loses reelection in Brazil.
AQ Podcast: How Evangelicals Are Transforming Politics in Latin America
An overview of evangelical Christianity in politics in the region – past, present and future.
