Latin America’s Plans to Tax the Rich
Across the region, progressive tax reforms are gaining traction thanks to the pandemic.
Los millennials guiando las economías latinoamericanas en crisis
Empezaron sus carreras durante la última recesión global. Ahora están al mando mientras se acerca la próxima.
Argentina Can Stop Its March Toward Default
There is nothing inevitable about Argentina’s looming default, writes a longtime emerging-markets economist.
COVID-19 Is Exposing the Holes in Latin America’s Safety Nets
The pandemic has shone light on the gaps in existing protection programs, but could pave a path to reforms.
A Roadmap for Confronting COVID-19 in Latin America
A look at the ethics and economic imperatives of the pandemic, by a group of former Latin American presidents, former officials and distinguished scholars.
Brazil’s Challenge: Flattening Not One Curve, But Three
As it fights the virus, Brazil needs to keep borrowing costs low and control its debt trajectory.
Latin America “Needs Fiscal Stimulus Today,” Mauricio Cárdenas Says
Reforms are still needed, but during the coronavirus crisis additional health expenditures are necessary, says Colombia’s former finance minister.
AQ Podcast: The Hard Choices Facing Brazil’s Government
Brazilian economist Monica de Bolle on where Bolsonaro’s coronavirus response gets it wrong – and how the government can protect both people and jobs
How to Think About the Lockdown Decision in Latin America
Closing a country is a moral dilemma, and it goes deeper than whether we are choosing lives over the economy.
The Millennials Guiding Latin American Economies In Crisis
They came of age during the last recession. Now they’re at the wheel as the next one approaches.
AQ Podcast: The Coronavirus’ Economic Toll on Latin America
Which countries are most vulnerable? Latin America expert Shannon O’Neil joins AQ’s editor-in-chief to discuss.
Coronavirus and Latin America: 4 Possible Outcomes
The impact on politics and economies could be felt for years to come, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Mexico’s Economic Slump Might Last Years. Here’s Why.
Disappointing zero growth in 2019 was probably not just a “cyclical” downturn.
Can Colombia’s Government Afford a Pension Reform?
President Iván Duque pledged not to propose changes to retirement payments. But it appears he’ll try anyway.
How Coronavirus Poses New Risks to Latin America’s Sputtering Economies
The outbreak in China has already affected economic sectors in Latin America. Is there more to come?
