Democracy & Elections
How Chile Can Avoid Brazil’s Fate
Chile’s challenges are more than skin deep. As things stand, the political establishment will be hard-pressed to face them.
Four Female Presidents: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
For 58 days, Latin America made history as four women served simultaneously as heads of state.
Dilma’s Impeachment: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
The first of an AQ series revisiting the decade’s 10 most important stories, and why they really mattered.
Is Brazil Next?
Most Brazilians are unhappy with Bolsonaro. But that doesn’t mean Latin America’s protest wave will spread here, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Why Mexico’s Opposition Has Struggled to Slow AMLO Down
Recent congressional fights show the strength of the president’s political movement – and the limits of his opponents.
Why Is South America In Turmoil? An Overview
A broad look at how we got here, from the director of the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University.
The Lesson from Chile: Dismiss Voters at Your Own Peril
Demands for broad constitutional change are not new – and politicians should have listened.
Love Him or Hate Him, Gustavo Petro Isn’t Going Anywhere
The leftist senator could stymie recent opposition momentum in Colombia.
Who Will Lead Bolivia Out of Its Dangerous Power Vacuum?
Coup or not, Morales’ exit left chaos both sides should come together to fix.
What to Make of AMLO After His Most Turbulent Weeks as President
How Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador has defied expectations – and not necessarily for the better.
Argentina’s Forgotten Guru
Long before Brazil’s Bolsonaro took cues from a YouTuber, a controversial “prophet” was calling the shots in Argentina.
Three Big Challenges Facing Colombia’s Outsider Mayors
Alternative candidates pulled off surprise victories in Colombia’s local elections, but governing won’t be easy.
