Why Uruguayans Are Also in the Streets
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A massive, peaceful protest in Uruguay reflects institutional strengths, not weaknesses.
Democracy & Elections
In Mexico City, a Black Market for Life’s Most Basic Commodity
MEXICO CITY — Delivering water in Iztapalapa for the past 13 years has put Jesús Martínez on the wrong end of a gun barrel more than once. Sometimes when the taps run dry in this hardscrabble borough at the heart of Mexico City’s water crisis, desperate residents — or thieves on the make — reroute tanker trucks at gunpoint to meet … Read more
Haciendo Reír a América Latina: El Top 5 de AQ de Humoristas Políticos
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Cinco artistas y comediantes usan el humor para encontrarle sentido a la política de hoy en día.
Morales or Mesa? Either Way, Bolivia Faces Tough Questions.
Uncertainty is the only certainty heading into Bolivia’s Oct. 20 presidential election. A rollercoaster campaign has, at different stages, seen both President Evo Morales and his nearest challenger, Carlos Mesa, appear headed for victory. This picture has become even more muddled as election day draws near. But with challenges looming over the economy, the biggest … Read more
What Macri’s Exit Would Mean for Latin America’s “Moderate Right”
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Argentina’s president was arguably the greatest hope of liberal technocrats in the region.
The Trump and Bolsonaro Time Machine
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The two presidents’ penchants for looking to the past have the U.S. and Brazil on the wrong track.
The Gen. Z Voices Shaping Argentina’s Election
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Social media savvy and outspoken, Argentina’s youngest voters are making Peronism cool again.
UNGA 2019: An Opportunity to Prioritize Venezuela – and Pressure Maduro
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Venezuela’s crisis should be at the top of the agenda, writes a leading opposition figure.
Why Alberto Fernández Can’t Be Néstor Kirchner 2.0
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If elected, Fernández will have a hard time reviving the late president’s legacy.
Four Signs Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Is Backfiring
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The humanitarian toll of U.S. sanctions is mounting, and Guaidó’s association with Trump has become his greatest liability.
The Newcomers Shaking Up Uruguay’s Election
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A host of new faces and parties are adding uncertainty to this year’s presidential race.
Q&A: Pedro Kumamoto on the Future of Independent Politics in Mexico
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An interview with 29-year-old former legislator Pedro Kumamoto as he gets set to found a new political party in Mexico.
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