Panama’s New President Signals an Ambitious Agenda
José Raúl Mulino promises to close the Darién Gap to migration while pushing a major dam to shore up the Panama Canal.
Guatemala’s New Foreign Policy May Start with the U.S.
President Arévalo seeks to reinsert his country into the global stage, and his first U.S. trip may set the tone for the nascent administration.
Why Drug Cartels Are Expanding to Asia
As cocaine flows to remoter markets, transnational illicit traffic poses a global risk.
El Salvador’s Economy Will Test Bukele 2.0
Bukele needs an IMF assistance program to regain access to international markets. Bitcoin and the erosion of the rule of law are stumbling blocks.
Guatemala Nears a Pivotal Moment on Taiwan
The next administration will face strong incentives from China to ditch Taiwan. The U.S. has an opportunity to step in.
Tara Hein
Hein is a Costa Rican political scientist and a public leadership analyst at VélezReyes+ and a former editorial assistant at AQ
Guatemala: A Strategy to Protect Bernardo Arévalo
International support will be key to ensuring Guatemala’s president-elect takes office, despite corrupt forces working against him.
REACTION: Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
Analysts describe challenges ahead after a momentous victory for an anti-corruption candidate promising change.
The Predatory Economy Thriving in Panama’s Darién Gap
With millions on the move, businesses and criminal groups are turning big profits with destructive consequences.
Cibersegurança: A nova fronteira da competição entre China e EUA
Os EUA podem contribuir mais para proteger a América Latina e o Caribe de ameaças cibernéticas—e dessa forma garantir que seguirá como parceiro preferencial.
Fifty Years On, the “Chicago Boys” Remain Difficult to Discuss
A new book tries to address the thorny, still evolving legacy of Chile’s radical free-market reformers.
A Tough Year for Anti-Corruption
This year’s CCC Index highlights a more difficult environment for efforts to combat graft.
In Chile and Elsewhere, Crime Is the New Corruption
Sunday’s election shows how violent crime is dominating the political debate throughout much of Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Letter to the Editor: A Bukele Aide Defends the Security Crackdown
A response from AQ’s readers.
Contestando al retroceso democrático de El Salvador
Los países de la región deben sonar la alarma sobre los impactos a largo plazo de restringir los derechos de los ciudadanos.