Fernando Haddad: Still the Odd Man Out
A special report on Brazil’s finance minister, who after a year of unexpected successes will face arguably his biggest challenge in 2024.
AQ Podcast | LatAm’s Economies in 2024: What to Expect
An overview of economic trends in the region and a detailed look at Brazil, Mexico and Argentina
Latin America’s Fertility Decline is Accelerating. No One’s Certain Why.
The unexpected trend, if it continues, may affect politics and budgets for years to come.
Luxury Properties: The Caribbean’s New Tourism Dilemma
Critics say developers are buying up pristine beaches. Governments see exclusive real estate as the future of the economically vital tourism industry.
Chile: What the Upcoming Referendum Will Not Resolve
The polarization and uncertainty that has caused the economy’s decade-long underperformance will outlast the plebiscite.
Did Biden’s Latin America Summit Offer Too Little, Too Late?
APEP suffers from a shortfall of ambition and participation, leaving out the region’s biggest economy, writes a foreign relations expert.
Argentina’s Next President Will Tread a Thorny Path Forward
In a nation caught in economic crisis, the odds are stacked against Massa or Milei the day after the presidential election, writes a leading emerging-market economist.
Um cenário (relativamente) otimista para a América Latina
É certo que a política da região não anda bem. Mas mudanças na economia global e algumas tendências promissoras no mercado interno estão dando impulso a um crescimento econômico modesto, escreve o editor-chefe da AQ.
Un alegato (relativamente) optimista a favor de América Latina
Distante de las crisis globales y cerca de los mercados clave, la región tiene lo que el mundo necesita en este momento, escribe el editor en jefe de AQ.
A (Relatively) Bullish Case for Latin America
Far from global crises but near vital markets, the region has what the world needs right now, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
The Darien Gap’s Fearsome Reputation Has Been Centuries in the Making
Before it became a migration hotspot, the area attracted visions for colonization and connection. So far, all have failed.
NEW AQ: A Cautious Optimism About Latin America
The region faces many challenges.
But changes in the global economy, and some encouraging developments at home, could be opening up a new era of strong growth.
Susan Segal: Democracy Is Reason for Optimism on Latin America
Many countries are emerging stronger from tests to democratic institutions, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
Latin America Could See More Nayib Bukeles
Weak political representation and entrenched inequality is fertile ground for imitators of El Salvador’s president, writes AQ’s correspondent.
