Brazil
Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card
4 minute readBrazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.
Mexico
Mexico Faces Monumental Challenges with Trump 2.0
6 minute readTrump’s return will spark complex negotiations on trade, immigration, and security, an expert writes.
Uruguay
REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency
5 minute readThe center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.
Mexico
The Politician Leading a Sweeping Overhaul of Mexican Politics
5 minute readAs head of Morena in the lower house, Ricardo Monreal is at the forefront of a bid to recast Mexico’s legal framework—and has his own ambitions, too.
Colombia
Colombia’s Risky Plan for Decentralization
4 minute readA reform proposal has reopened a critical issue for the country, but Congress should be cautious not to derail the nation’s delicate fiscal balance.
Remittances
Trump’s Comeback Could Disrupt Latin America’s Remittances
5 minute readPlans to accelerate deportations, curb immigration, and tax remittances may restrict a vital flow of capital and source of growth in the region.
Brazil
Brazil’s Big Moment on the Global Stage Gets Complicated
4 minute readThe G20 summit in Rio was supposed to be a triumph for President Lula, but storm clouds are gathering in global politics.
Mexico
A Look Inside Mexico’s Ruling Party
4 minute readAfter AMLO departed from office, the party is taking action to prevent defections and disarray.
U.S. Policy
What Marco Rubio Has Said About Latin America
7 minute readTrump’s nominee for Secretary of State is known for his hardline stances on dictatorships and China’s activity in the region.
Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum Stays on AMLO’s Course
4 minute readSome expected Mexico’s president to alter her predecessor’s policies once in office. A month in, there’s little evidence of that.
Chile
Chile’s Electricity Rate Debacle Has Lessons for Latin America
4 minute readSuccessive administrations’ delay has run up a steep bill for citizens to pay, highlighting the cost of bad public policy, writes an expert.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s Turmoil May Lead to a Political Shift
3 minute readThe power struggle between President Luis Arce and former President Evo Morales could open a door to the opposition.
U.S. Policy
REACTION: What Trump’s Victory Means for Latin America
5 minute readAfter an unexpectedly large victory, analysts examine the likely impact for the region.
Mexico
Mexico’s Risky New Energy Reform
4 minute readWhy Sheinbaum’s latest reform may bring uncertainty and challenges for the private sector.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Lula and Brazil’s “Big Center”
< 1 minute readAn overview of Brazil’s politics and economy following recent municipal elections
