This Isn’t the Path to Solving Mexico’s Inequality
Polarization will do nothing to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
After the Default: Argentina’s Unsustainable “20/80” Economy
Too many Argentines are left outside the most productive sectors of the economy, a leading economist writes.
This Mexican Town Shows Why Distance Learning Is Impossible for Many
Despite investment in “tele-schools,” poor planning and a lack of program continuity have left rural communities with few ways to connect.
The Flawed Legal Battle to Save Brazil’s Indigenous from COVID-19
A Supreme Court decision sounds encouraging on the surface – but will likely fail to protect indigenous peoples in practice.
5 Big Ideas for a Post-COVID Latin America
Special Report View as PDF 5 Big Ideas for a Post-COVID Latin America From universal health care to a revival of hemispheric trade talks, it’s time to be bold. Let’s Look Beyond GDP to Rebuild Latin America By ALICIA BÁRCENA Well-being, inequality and sustainability should be measured just as carefully as the monetary value of … Read more
Five Big Ideas for a Post-COVID Latin America
From universal health care to a revival of hemispheric trade talks, it’s time to be bold.
How to Stop COVID-19 From Destroying Latin America’s University Dreams
Investing in the most vulnerable students now can ensure their ability to rebuild the region’s economies after the pandemic.
Let’s Look Beyond GDP to Rebuild Latin America
Well-being, inequality and sustainability should be measured just as carefully as the monetary value of a nation’s products.
Despite Troubles, Brazil’s SUS Health System Can Be a Model for Latin America
COVID-19 has been a disaster, but Brazil shows a public health care system on a large scale is possible – and effective.
Needed: Latin Leadership for a New Inter-American System
The Americas are facing a once-in-a-century challenge. U.S. leadership of the IDB would undermine efforts to confront it.
How Latin America Can Tackle Its Post-COVID Priorities
The outbreak is far from over. But it’s already taught the region valuable lessons about how to address other longstanding challenges.
AQ Podcast: Latin America’s Cities Are Changing – Maybe Forever
The pandemic is forcing a rethink of urban centers, sometimes for the better.
Looking at the Bright Side: 10 Positive Effects of the Pandemic
COVID-19 has already led to profound changes — many are here to stay.
Povos Indígenas do Alto Xingu estão em luto prolongado
Obrigados pela pandemia a cancelar a tradicional cerimônia do Kuarup, povos pedem para não serem esquecidos.
Indigenous Brazilians Must Look Abroad for Support
A leader from the Kuikuro people of Upper Xingu describes how they are fighting the pandemic — on their own.
