AQ INTERVIEW: Ciro Gomes: “Brazil Cannot Endure a Leftist Government”
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A leading candidate for president sounds off on his rivals – and friends.
Democracy & Elections
Pessimism About Brazil Is Overblown
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Brazil faces profound challenges, but a recent column by AQ’s editor-in-chief overlooks the many reasons to be optimistic about the country’s future.
Podcast: Has AMLO Really Changed?
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Political analyst and writer Denise Dresser discusses what an AMLO presidency would mean for Mexico on this episode of “Deep South.”
Mexico 2018: How AMLO Took a Page from the PRI Playbook
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Mexican voters want change. But in important ways, Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his party, Morena, resemble the regime of the past.
Brazil, Scared and Leaderless, Looks to the Military
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The once unthinkable is now becoming normal, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Podcast: Ricardo Ávila on Colombia’s Presidential Election
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On this edition of “Deep South,” the editor-in-chief of Portafolio explains why Colombia’s next president will face challenges other than the peace deal.
The Solution to Venezuela Runs Through Cuba
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The Trump administration should take a tougher line with Havana if it wants to ease Venezuelans’ suffering.
Five Takeaways from Colombia’s May 27 Presidential Election
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Sunday’s first-round presidential vote reveals significant shifts in Colombia’s political landscape.
A Puzzle Awaits Colombia’s Next President – and Washington
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Soaring coca cultivation and a troubled peace deal will demand attention, but most voters are worried about other priorities.
A Shaky Debate Won’t Trouble López Obrador. It Might Even Help Him.
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The Mexican frontrunner’s debate performances may simply be brandishing his anti-establishment bona-fides with voters.
Sadly, Foreign Pressure Won’t Be Enough to Dislodge Maduro
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To trigger a transition, the government’s beleaguered opponents will likely need to turn up the pressure.
Watch: AQ’s Expert Panel on Rebuilding Venezuela
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Tune in at 6 p.m ET for a live webcast as AQ’s panel of experts discuss Venezuela’s political and economic outlook – and what’s next for the country.
After PPK, Peru’s Left Struggles to Make Its Case
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Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s resignation has given leftists an opportunity in Peru. But recent history suggests an uphill climb to power.
Thanks, But Goodbye: Why Many of Evo Morales’ Supporters Want Him to Move On
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El Alto, Bolivia, was key to Evo Morales’ rise, and thrived during his three terms in office. Why is it turning against the president as he campaigns for a fourth?
Five Takeaways from Paraguay’s Presidential Election
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The ruling party held the presidency, but a close race and poor turnout suggest challenges ahead.
