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"Shop Canadian" signs on grocery store shelves in Victoria, British Columbia on Feb. 10. Trump 2.0 Is Fraying U.S.-Canada Ties

U.S.-Canada Ties May Face Even Bigger Trouble

Impending tariffs are inflaming anti-U.S. sentiment ahead of an increasingly unpredictable election.

Uruguay: Orsi’s Main Challenge

The nation’s new president will spend more time and energy managing his core supporters than dealing with his political opponents.

Bystanders await President Xi Jinping during the G20 Meeting in Rio de Janeiro in Nov 2024.

Latin America’s China Ties Won’t Be Easily Severed

Trump scored early as Panama is realigning with Washington. Convincing others to leave Beijing’s orbit may be more challenging.

AQ Podcast | Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America

An overview of what Trump’s arrival has meant for Latin America and how governments in the region are reacting to him

Will Trump 2.0 Play Tougher on Nicaragua’s Dictatorship?

Initial actions by the White House, such as cutting USAID programs, undermine the country’s struggling opposition.

Chile's President Gabriel Boric speaks during a joint statement with France's President Emmanuel Macron at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, on November 20, 2024. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Chile’s Pension Reform Makes a Case for Political Compromise

The reform raises mandatory contributions and improves women’s benefits, while carrying a high fiscal cost.

AQ Podcast | The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future

An overview of Panama’s historical ties to the U.S. and where the crisis might be headed next.

Ecuador Needs a Different Approach to Fighting Organized Crime

Daniel Noboa’s government should prioritize reforms to the justice system.

2025 Trends to Watch

Brazil: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Quatro tendências que definirão a América Latina em 2025

Do retorno de Donald Trump ao risco crescente das mudanças climáticas, o editor-chefe da AQ apresenta um panorama misto neste artigo sobre as perspectivas para a região.

Colombia: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Chile: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Guatemala: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Cuatro tendencias que definirán a América Latina en 2025

Desde el regreso de Donald Trump hasta el creciente riesgo del cambio climático, el editor en jefe de AQ presenta un panorama mixto en este artículo sobre las perspectivas de la región.