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White House official Jake Sullivan greeted by Brazils ceremonial guard.

A Strategic Moment for the U.S.-Brazil Relationship

As concerns circulate over Brazil’s election, there’s new urgency for the U.S. to build bilateral ties and address global challenges.

Woman wrapped in a Brazilian flag and red shirt and cap at a political rally in Portugal in 2020.

Brazil’s Exodus of People Is A Bad Omen

A growing number of Brazilians are losing hope in the country and emigrating, including high-skilled workers.

As Europe prepares for an energy crisis, firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in northern Spain during a July heatwave.

On Fire: Europe’s Woes Reverberate in Latin America

The troubles are pushing Latin America’s politicians and foreign policy strategists further away from the West, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

A U.S. government representative meets Colombia's President-elect Petro as the Biden administration tries to build a strong diplomatic relationship with Colombia's new government.

A New Era for US-Colombia Relations

Intense White House outreach reflects an uncertain path forward.

Why Foreign Policy Matters for Brazil’s Election

Lula and Bolsonaro are both seeking to appeal to Brazilians’ desire for international recognition.

Mexico and Washington Can Disagree Without the World Ending

AMLO’s no-show at the summit in Los Angeles won’t disrupt collaboration on issues like migration.

Careful Messaging and Few Specifics at the Summit of the Americas

The U.S. hosts are seeking to present a unified message of action, but details are thin on economics, climate and migration.

Highlights from the Summit of the Americas

AQ reports the latest on initiatives designed and agreements reached related to the Summit.

A Speech Biden Won’t Give at the Summit of the Americas

AQ’s editor-in-chief imagines what an honest, no-taboos speech in Los Angeles could sound like.

Petro, Lula and the Future of Latin American Integration

A second “pink tide” would create greater opportunities for dialogue. But structural obstacles abound.

What the Summit of the Americas Mess Really Tells Us

Latin American governments are keen to show Washington it’s a new era. But this is also a tale of democracies in decline, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Argentina and Alberto Fernández: An Overview

This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Fernández has tried to navigate a difficult economy while confronting tensions within his Peronist coalition, including pointed criticism from Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Rising poverty and chronically high inflation at around 50% contributed to a setback … Read more

Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro: An Overview

This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Maduro has consolidated power and repressed critics throughout his years in office, leading more than 6 million Venezuelans to flee the country’s dire humanitarian and security situation. Maduro’s party won key governorships in November 2021’s regional elections, which … Read more

At Biden’s Summit, Leaders Should Summon the Spirit of 1994

The first Summit of the Americas in Miami had the ambition needed to make hemispheric cooperation a reality.

A 2022 Overview of Latin America: Key Indicators

AQ’s snapshot of who is in government, where economies stand and how societies are faring in 10 countries.