Luis Arce’s Broken Promise in Bolivia
The arrest of his predecessor on terrorism charges is the latest step by Arce’s government to set off alarms.
REACTION: Will Lula Run in Brazil’s 2022 Election?
Analysts react to the surprise court decision on March 8.
Brazilian Democracy Is Holding Up — But the Biggest Test Will Come in 2022
Jair Bolsonaro has so far fallen short of the worst doomsday predictions of becoming an authoritarian ruler.
Another 5 Years for Daniel Ortega?
Although a presidential election is scheduled for November 7 in Nicaragua, it is unlikely to be free or fair.
Leopoldo López: Venezuela Needs Unity at Home and Abroad
“Venezuelan democrats have an obligation to reunify,” writes a leader in exile.
Meet the Candidates: Chile
A leftist former student leader prevailed over a far-right candidate during the December 19 presidential runoff.
Thomas Shannon: The US Steps Back from the Brink
Washington is still recovering from the failed insurrection, but there are some reasons for optimism, writes one of the country’s most accomplished former diplomats.
Venezuela Needs More Realism, Less Hubris from the US
The Biden administration must refine the U.S.’s strategy towards the 20-year-old dictatorship.
Bolsonaro Goes All In On Trump. Isolation May Await
Brazil’s government seems ready for a fight, regardless of the economic damage it may cause, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
How Biden Can Change Bolsonaro’s Mind on the Amazon
Biden can learn important lessons from Europe’s failure to coax Brazil into moderating its environmental policies.
Meet the Candidates: Peru
A runoff on June 6 pitted one of Peru’s most recognized politicians against one of its least.
Cuba’s Racial Reckoning, and What It Means for Biden
Recent protests have challenged longstanding taboos, with unpredictable consequences for the regime.
Farewell to an Unassuming Star of Latin America’s Left
The least flashy leader of the 2000s “Pink Tide” was one of its most effective.
The Difficult Search for a “Brazilian Biden”
Bolsonaro looks beatable in 2022 if Brazil’s opposition manages to overcome its internal divisions. Don’t count on it.
Border Kids Know: Texas Is Still Texas
A personal look at the surprising politics of the US-Mexico border region.
