Anti-Corruption Watch

Colombia’s Inspector General: “Corruption Is the New Cartel”
Fernando Carrillo discusses how to improve international cooperation in the fight against corruption in this interview with AQ.
Venezuela

To Defeat Maduro’s Regime, Treat It Like a Crime Syndicate
Traditional mafia-busting tactics could help solve the crisis in Venezuela.
Venezuela

How to Stop Venezuela’s Hyperinflation? Brazil Offers an Idea.
The 1994 “Real Plan” stopped 2,500% inflation, thanks to an ingenious tool that Maduro’s eventual successors may want to replicate.
Argentina

Can Cristina Kirchner Win? 3 Questions About Her Future.
The former president’s legal troubles are one potential obstacle to a comeback. Plus, she might not even run.
Mexico

AMLO’s Energy Policy: A Bygone Era
Plans for a new oil refinery miss an opportunity to modernize Mexican energy policy.
Colombia

The Risks and Rewards of Duque’s Peace Deal Dispute
Colombia’s president has revived a polarizing debate over peace with the FARC.
Brazil

Making Economic Sense of Bolsonaro’s Environment Views
Brazil’s former Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira spoke to AQ about the new government’s green imperatives.
Colombia

Fracking in Colombia: For Real This Time?
Colombia’s oil reserves are dwindling. President Duque sees fracking as a possible solution.
Brazil

The Tropical Trump? If He’s Lucky.
Bolsonaro meets his idol in Washington – but risks absorbing all the wrong lessons, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Venezuela

Latin America’s Migration Lesson for the World
The region is welcoming Venezuelans through the front door – without the drama seen elsewhere.
Brazil

What to Expect When Bolsonaro Meets Trump
Bolsonaro’s visit to the White House will help fire up his core supporters. But investors will look for concrete action the meeting may not produce.
Venezuela

Where Will Maduro End Up? A Ranking
A look at where Maduro might go if a transition happens in Venezuela.
Guatemala

Why War Criminals Could Walk Free in Guatemala
A get-out-of-jail-free card for war criminals would be a blow to Guatemala’s anti-impunity movement.
Brasil

“Nossos corpos têm voz”: Um ano do assassinato de Marielle
Uma reflexão sobre a vida e o legado de Franco
Brazil

“Our Bodies Are Our Voice”: The Killing of Marielle Franco, One Year On
A year after Marielle Franco’s assassination, a personal reflection on her life and legacy from a woman who fought alongside her.