Trump, Venezuela and the ELN: The Geopolitics of Peace in Colombia
The ELN has become an increasingly binational insurgency, with major political implications for the region.
Behind Nayib Bukele’s “Shocking” Turn
The president’s election heralded change, but his strongman tactics suggest otherwise.
Reports of the PCC’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
The coronavirus hasn’t shut down organized crime, but the arrest of one of Brazil’s most wanted criminals may slow it down.
Coronavirus and Fake News: 5 Tales from Latin America
From tea-induced “force fields” (yes, you read that right) to blaming migrants, misinformation is circulating widely.
WEBCAST: AQ’s Expert Panel on the Venezuelan Diaspora and COVID-19
AQ hosts a conversation about the pandemic’s effects on Venezuelan migrants in Latin America.
Latin America Must Act – Or Brace for Political Instability
Lackluster growth, mass protests and weak institutions before the coronavirus suggest the region is headed for even deeper trouble after it.
Mexico’s Governors Find Their Voice – and the Spotlight – in COVID-19
Mismatched coronavirus policies foreshadow broader shifts in Mexican politics.
The Pandemic and Organized Crime in Latin America: Ten Unknowns
As governments fight the virus, criminal enterprises are likely to adapt in insidious ways.
Brazil’s Risky Bet on Tech to Fight Crime
From drones to facial recognition, police across the region are adopting digital tools. But some worry about abuse.
Justice Reform Puts Mexico at a Dangerous Crossroads
Rolling back previous attempts at reform could make Mexico’s security situation worse.
Wiretaps and Conspiracies: An Inside Look at Venezuela’s Military
A lieutenant colonel in exile speaks out about the fear and corruption in Maduro’s barracks.
How Chávez Broke Venezuela’s Military
The transformation of the armed forces has direct implications for the country’s crisis— and a possible transition.
After Chile, It’s Clear Militaries Evolved Less Than We Thought
A wave of abuses suggests some soldiers never really adapted to democracy.
Why It’s Essential to Have More Women in Latin America’s Militaries
An interview with a UN peacekeeping veteran who says combat units are far more effective with a strong female presence .
