COP30

The Legacy of COP30 for Latin America

5 minute read

As the UN climate summit in Brazil winds down, one attendee looks at its lasting effects for the region.

Chile

Chile: From Rebellion to Resilience

4 minute read

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.

Latin America

The Risks and Benefits of Trump’s Latin America Trade Deals

4 minute read

The agreements are potentially historic – but some countries have been left out, and a Supreme Court challenge looms.

Chile

REACTION: Jara and Kast Head to Chile’s Presidential Runoff

5 minute read

A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | A Right Turn in Chile?  

< 1 minute read

Patricio Navia on Chile’s upcoming election, and what it might mean for the economy.

Venezuela

Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point

4 minute read

Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

Mexico

The Security Crisis Testing Mexico’s Sheinbaum

5 minute read

Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.

Bolivia

Bolivia’s Foreign Policy Reset

4 minute read

Challenges await President Rodrigo Paz as he reinserts Bolivia into the international arena.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s ‘Safe Haven’ Faces a Reckoning

4 minute read

The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.

Venezuela

What Will Venezuela’s Military Do? History Offers Hints

5 minute read

Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.

Organized Crime

Environmental Crime Is a Critical Threat to the Americas

4 minute read

Illicit mining, logging, wildlife trafficking and other environmental offenses have become vital sources of revenue for some of Latin America’s largest criminal groups.

Latin America

The Necessary Quest for Latin American Unity

3 minute read

Current policies toward the region make speaking with a common voice even more urgent, writes a former Costa Rican president.

Latin America

Taiwan’s Quiet Race for Allies in the Americas

5 minute read

The Asian nation is reinforcing its partnerships in the hemisphere as China increases pressure ahead of upcoming elections, an expert writes.

Argentina

REACTION: Milei’s Decisive Midterm Election Victory

6 minute read

The Argentine president’s party performed better than expected, gaining momentum for his reform agenda.

Cultura

The Other Underground Railroad

4 minute read

A new rap musical tells the story of the enslaved people shepherded to salvation in Mexico.