Democracy & Elections
What Options Are Left in Venezuela?
Despite sanctions and international pressure, Venezuela’s crisis shows no sign of abating. Here are three ways things might change.
Podcast: Luis Rubio on AMLO’s Hope to Take Mexico Back to the 1960s
On this episode of “Deep South,” Luis Rubio, chairman of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations, discusses AMLO’s nostalgic view of presidential power and why a return to Mexico of the 1960s seems unlikely.
Fujimorismo’s Sudden Collapse Shakes Peru’s Politics
The consequences of the Fujimori family’s rapid decline have yet to be fully felt.
Could This Argentine TV Host Be Latin America’s Next ‘Outsider’ President?
A year out from Argentina’s election, a familiar face is testing political waters.
For Latin America’s Evangelicals, Bolsonaro Is Just the Start
Brazil shows the playbook for a long-term base for rightist politicians in Latin America.
Will El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Be the Next Social Media President?
The frontrunner’s direct connection with supporters is upending party politics.
Por qué Sérgio Moro aceptó el puesto de ministro – y cambió Lava Jato para siempre
El juez brasileño mira de nuevo a la década de 1990 en Italia, y arriesga el legado del movimiento anticorrupción.
How AMLO’s Airport Decision Signals a Return to Mexico’s Past
The end of Mexico City’s airport project reveals much about how AMLO will govern, writes the chairman of Mexico’s Council on Foreign Relations.
Why Sérgio Moro Took the Job – and Changed Car Wash Forever
Brazil’s crusading judge looks again to 1990s Italy, and gambles the legacy of the anti-corruption movement.
Podcast: Debating Bolsonaro’s Risks to Democracy
The Eurasia Group’s Chris Garman discusses the consequences of Brazil’s Oct. 28 presidential vote on this episode of “Deep South.”
What to Expect from Jair Bolsonaro
A comprehensive survey of what the former army captain’s government might look like, if he wins on Oct 28.
Meet the New Brazil. A Lot Like the Old Brazil.
History helps explain Jair Bolsonaro’s surge to the cusp of the presidency, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Moderate Peronists See Chance to Beat Macri in 2019
Argentina’s president is struggling with an economic crisis, and his predecessor is implicated in a huge corruption case. Is there room for another challenger?
Brazil 2018: The Case for Fernando Haddad
If elected, Fernando Haddad has a chance to improve Brazil’s fortunes. But the odds will still be stacked against him.
