Countering El Salvador’s Democratic Backsliding
Countries across the region must raise the alarm about the long-term impact of curbing citizens’ rights.
REACTION: Nicaragua’s Prisoner Release
In a surprise move, Nicaragua released over 200 people, sending them to the U.S.
Chile’s Proposed Constitution: 7 Key Points
A guide to what’s in the document, and what would it mean for the country, ahead of a September plebiscite.
Dominican Republic and Luis Abinader: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. A wealthy former businessman with some of the Americas’ highest approval ratings, Abinader ended the Dominican Liberation Party’s 16-year hold on the presidency when he was elected in 2020. The president has made an anti-corruption push, and authorities … Read more
The Summit Is a Great Chance for Better Cooperation on Migration
At the Summit of the Americas, leaders should take three steps towards a joint hemispheric approach to the crisis.
La Cumbre es una gran oportunidad para mejorar la cooperación en materia de migración
En la Cumbre de las Américas, los líderes deberían dar tres pasos hacia un enfoque hemisférico conjunto ante la crisis.
Will Inflation Spoil the Dominican Republic’s Success?
President Luis Abinader has high approval amid high growth—but changing economic conditions are a threat.
Could Thelma Cabrera Become Guatemala’s Evo Morales?
A Maya Mam woman is seeking to organize the country’s indigenous people into a mass political force.
Como reverter o impacto da pandemia na educação
Um renascimento pós-COVID é possível – se governantes fizeram a escolha certa.
Nicaragua: Crónica de una muerte anunciada
Ortega ha ido desmantelando la democracia por más de una década. El es alentado por la impunidad.
Nicaragua: Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Ortega has been dismantling democracy for more than a decade. He is emboldened by impunity.
Meet the Candidates: Honduras
Criminal investigations and fears of fraud loom over this year’s presidential election.
Luis Guillermo Solís
Solís served as the 47th president of Costa Rica (2014–2018). He has written extensively on Latin America and co-chaired the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel for the Economic Empowerment of Women. Solís was the interim director and a distinguished visiting professor at the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University from 2018 … Read more
The Threat That Cannot Be Addressed Alone
Combating organized crime in the Americas requires cooperation among the hemisphere’s countries.
Una amenaza que no puede ser abordada por separado
Combatir al crimen organizado requiere de la cooperación entre los países del hemisferio.
