Chile
Chile’s Left-Wing Primary Surprise
4 minute readCommunist Party candidate Jeannette Jara’s landslide victory is a blow to the traditional Chilean center-left and signals a more polarized general election.
Artificial Intelligence
Regulating AI on Latin America’s Terms
5 minute readThe region has a narrow window to develop its own approach, taking inspiration from international frameworks while adapting them to local needs.
Venezuela
Trump’s Iran Strikes Shook the Middle East—and Perhaps U.S.-Venezuela Ties
4 minute readThe possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East should bring Caracas back into focus for American policymakers.
Colombia
Colombia’s China Pivot Raises U.S. Concerns
4 minute readBogotá can take steps toward a more strategic foreign policy, writes a former Colombian minister of planning.
Integration
To Rethink Latin American Integration, Look to ASEAN
4 minute readAsia’s 10-nation bloc provides a viable blueprint that could supercharge regional economies.
BRAZIL
A Brazilian Artist Invites Us to Meet Mythical Amazonian Creatures Face to Face
3 minute readAdriana Varejão brings Amazonian folklore and colonial critique to Manhattan.
Latin America
Trump’s FTO Policy Creates New Risks for Doing Business in Latin America
5 minute readCompanies operating in the region must now pay closer attention to the concept of “material support,” two experts write.
Trade
How U.S. Tariffs Are Rewiring Latin American Trade
5 minute readA post-WTO trade order is emerging. The region’s ability to respond could define its role in the new global economy.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Bukele’s Latest Crackdown
< 1 minute readTwo recent arrests have raised fresh concerns about democracy in El Salvador. We discuss the implications of these detentions, Bukele’s popularity, and the country’s economic challenges.
Colombia
Colombia’s Democracy Faces a Defining Test
4 minute readThe attack on presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay deepens the nation’s political divide and security crisis.
China
How China Is Seeking Dominance in Latin America
5 minute readBeijing’s five-pillar plan marks a new era in China-CELAC relations and more, an expert writes.
Infrastructure
U.S. and China Spar for Influence on the Paraguay-Paraná River System
5 minute readA surge of projects along a major South American waterway is attracting geopolitical competition and boosting regional growth.
Mexico
Mexico’s Judicial Election Is a Blow for Democracy
5 minute readThe vote ends three decades of checks and balances, returning the nation to a competitive authoritarian regime.
Chile
Momentum for Red Tape Reform in Chile Picks Up
4 minute readSignificant permitting reform for mining and other sectors is likely to materialize, but the details are uncertain as November elections loom.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | A Crossroads for Mexico’s Security
< 1 minute readMexico’s security crisis is in focus after the murder of two officials and rising U.S. pressure. In this episode, a look at how President Sheinbaum is tackling organized crime.
