With Schools Reopening, Latin America Surveys the Damage
A new study tracks the punishing effect of pandemic closures on Latin American children and youth.
How Biden’s “Democracy Summit” Might Actually Benefit the Americas
Debates should focus on home-grown threats to democracy such as inequality, fake news and the militarization of politics – rather than outside challenges.
Nicaragua: How Latin America Reacted
From condemnation to praise, many of the region’s biggest players weighed in on Sunday’s election.
Could the U.S. and China Spoil Latin America’s Rebound?
A slowdown in China and winding down of U.S. stimulus threaten a much-needed regional rebound.
How Latin American Governments Are Fighting Fake News
A close look at how governments are trying to curb the scourge of misinformation – to varying effects.
NEW AQ: Where Are Latin America’s Leaders? Look to Its Cities.
The most effective leaders during the pandemic have been mayors. It’s interesting to examine why.
Nuevo en AQ: ¿Dónde están los líderes de América Latina? Ve hacia sus ciudades.
Los líderes más eficaces durante la pandemia han sido los alcaldes. Es interesante examinar el porqué.
Novo na AQ: Onde estão as lideranças na América Latina? Olhe para os municípios.
Os líderes mais eficazes durante a pandemia são prefeitos. É interessante analisar o por quê.
Carina Novarese
Novarese is a journalist based in Uruguay.
Piñera Is Still Chile’s President, But Congress Is Not Listening
A long lame duck period is feeding a polarized scenario in a pivotal year for Chile.
Settling Investment Disputes Would Boost Latin America’s Economic Recovery
Most governments need to improve their reputation and business climate, positioning their countries for an investment-led revival.
How the Pandemic Is Accelerating Democracy’s Decade-Long Decline in the Americas
A deeper look at Freedom House data showing slow erosion in freedoms.
Much of Latin America’s Left Has a Blind Spot: The Environment
As center-left leaders in Europe and the U.S. prioritize the fight against climate change, the same cannot be said of their Latin American peers.
Farewell to an Unassuming Star of Latin America’s Left
The least flashy leader of the 2000s “Pink Tide” was one of its most effective.