
Odebrecht: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
The “largest foreign bribery case in history” continues to shake the region.

El persistente mito de los militares “no corruptos”
La noción de que las fuerzas armadas son inherentemente más limpias no sólo es falsa, sino peligrosa para la democracia en América Latina.

Por qué ya no son los 70 para las fuerzas armadas en América Latina
Están de vuelta. Pero los militares han evolucionado desde sus episodios oscuros del pasado, dicen dos expertos del tema.

It’s Not the 1970s Again for Latin America’s Militaries. Here’s Why.
They’re back – but militaries have evolved since dark chapters of the past, write two leading specialists.

The Enduring Myth of the “Non-Corrupt” Military
The false notion that the armed forces are inherently cleaner is dangerous to democracy in Latin America.

Why Is South America In Turmoil? An Overview
A broad look at how we got here, from the director of the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University.

The Trouble Ahead for Argentina-Brazil Ties
Mercosur’s future hangs in the balance as Argentina and Brazil’s relationship faces its most difficult moment in years.

How Countries Manage Water: Argentina
A close look at the country’s top water-related challenges – and the government’s efforts to address them.

What Macri’s Exit Would Mean for Latin America’s “Moderate Right”
Argentina’s president was arguably the greatest hope of liberal technocrats in the region.

Latin America Already Has a Model to Solve Venezuela
The Larreta Doctrine – not the Rio Treaty – should serve as the region’s framework for collective action.

Argentina: No Plan B, and No Easy Choices
The next government will have to resolve the debt issue while also worrying about the actual economy.

Can Chile Convince the U.S. to Address Climate Change?
The likely impacts of climate change on security and migration could convince Trump to see the light.

Why Alberto Fernández Can’t Be Néstor Kirchner 2.0
If elected, Fernández will have a hard time reviving the late president’s legacy.

Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.

AQ’s Summer Playlist
A Guatemalan cellist, a Uruguayan pianist and a Cuban funk phenom are highlighted in this edition of AQ’s quarterly music review