
Despite Everything, Bolsonaro Could Still Win
AQ’s editor-in-chief returns to Brazil and finds an unexpectedly open 2022 election.

AQ Podcast: Petro’s Race to Lose in Colombia?
The former Bogotá mayor’s path to the presidency may not be as clear as it looks, says a leading Colombian analyst.

A Music Festival Reveals the Generation Gap in Brazil’s Politics
A controversy over pro-Lula demonstrations at Lollapalooza overlaps with Bolsonaro’s bid to court older voters.

Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election
Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.

AQ Podcast: Gabriel Boric Gets to Work in Chile
Just days after his inauguration, the 36-year-old former student leader faces a challenging political and economic landscape.

Enter the Millennials: Latin American Politics Will Never Be the Same
The new generation must escape the pull of the established left and right – and resist the urge to dominate.

Could Thelma Cabrera Become Guatemala’s Evo Morales?
A Maya Mam woman is seeking to organize the country’s indigenous people into a mass political force.

AQ Podcast: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on the Americas Summit, Ukraine and More
An extended interview with President Biden’s top Latin America aide.

The Dangerous Hubris of Chile’s Constitutional Convention
A new constitution is taking shape, but familiar mistakes threaten decades of progress.

In Guatemala, A Fresh Crackdown on Prosecutors
Ahead of an election year, attacks on the rule of law continue to undermine the country’s democracy.

Latin America: Not as Polarized as You Think
Deep ideological divisions among voters have been the norm across the region for decades, not the exception.

AQ Podcast: AMLO on the Defensive
The Mexican president’s top priorities face pressure at home and abroad, says former Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan.

Does the Colombian Center Stand a Chance?
Centrist politicians appeared to have learned lessons from 2018. But ahead of elections in May, unity – and success – look increasingly unlikely.

Costa Rica’s Election: A Bad Day for Incumbents, but Some Hope Ahead
The next president will have an opportunity to be a true leader in Central America.

Máximo Kirchner’s Big Gamble
The Argentine politician’s dissent from the government over an IMF deal deepens divisions within the ruling coalition.