AQ Podcast | What to Expect from Latin America’s Economies in 2025
The chief economist for the region at Citigroup on the good numbers expected for 2025 and risks ahead
Why a Normalization Strategy With Venezuela Is Not Viable
Normalization will only strengthen the ruling elites, endanger human rights, and create conditions that boost migration flow, an expert writes.
Can Peru Stay Neutral in the U.S.-China Trade War?
Even as the country expands its ties with Beijing through the new Chancay port, Trump may find it inconvenient to pick a fight with Peru.
Colombia’s Risky Plan for Decentralization
A reform proposal has reopened a critical issue for the country, but Congress should be cautious not to derail the nation’s delicate fiscal balance.
AQ Podcast: Latin America Prepares for Trump 2.0
A broad overview of the likely consequences of the U.S. election for Latin America’s economies, trading relationships and domestic politics.
Bolivia’s Turmoil May Lead to a Political Shift
The power struggle between President Luis Arce and former President Evo Morales could open a door to the opposition.
Venezuela’s Record Political Prisoners Await the Unknown
Maduro has incarcerated an unprecedented number of dissidents, casting an even darker shadow over his regime.
At This Bogotá Brewery, Former Guerrillas Dish Out Craft Beer
La Trocha’s brews are a hit, but Colombia’s peace process still lags behind implementation, leaving an aftertaste of fear for the future.
Peru’s 1990s Chaos, Seen Through One Family’s Struggles to Reconnect
Klaudia Reynicke’s film reveals the intimate consequences of social upheaval.
In Ecuador, Mounting Challenges Threaten Noboa’s Reelection
Crime, an energy crisis, and economic stagnation may dim the president’s chances in the February 2025 contest.
It’s Time to Rethink U.S.-Colombia Relations
The old Plan Colombia formula no longer works. Policymakers should embrace a more holistic approach, writes a former U.S. diplomat.
Venezuela’s Crisis Is Polarizing Latin America’s Politics
Renewed migration from the South American country will supercharge the issue in domestic politics throughout the hemisphere. The region’s leaders can still contain the damage.
A Hegemonic State Takes Shape in Venezuela
The consolidation of a totalitarian regime poses a dilemma to the opposition: continue the electoral strategy or find an elusive new approach.
Bolivia Is a Warning for Mexico’s Judicial Reform
Electing judges has undermined Bolivia’s justice system’s legitimacy and independence—and weakened the country’s rule of law.
REACTION: Venezuela’s Hope for Democracy Fades With González in Exile
Maduro will try to turn González’s departure into a new victory for his dictatorship, testing the opposition and the international community alike.
