Andean Region Archives - Page 13 of 73

Who Is Colombia’s Next Finance Minister?

José Antonio Ocampo, President-elect Gustavo Petro’s selection, had campaigned for another candidate.

The replica of poet César Vallejo's Paris tomb in his hometown of Santiago de Chuco shows the writer's importance in Peru.

The Peruvian Town Haunted By a Famous Poet

In a new film, a young man tries to escape Santiago de Chuco—just like the town’s biggest hero once did.

A community kitchen worker chops vegetables to provide low-cost meals to people struggling with inflation and rising food prices.

Photo Essay: In Peru, a Daily Grind Against Inflation

In a poor neighborhood on Lima’s outskirts, supply disruptions and rising prices have residents struggling to afford staples.

At Risk: The Future of “Extractivism” in Colombia and the Andes

A regional roundup on how a fragile consensus around mining and oil exploration seems to be fraying

Ecuador Protests Weaken a Struggling Guillermo Lasso

Disruptions add to a range of challenges that are paralyzing the government’s center-right agenda.

AQ Podcast: What a Global Recession Might Mean for Latin America

Inflation, high interest rates and a slowdown in China present challenges, but the region’s economies have been resilient, says Revilla.

REACTION: Gustavo Petro Elected President in Colombia

The former rebel defeated Rodolfo Hernández in the June 19 runoff.

REACTION: Petro and Hernández Lead Colombia’s Presidential Race

The campaign towards the runoff on June 19 could further polarize the country.

AQ Podcast: Changes in Venezuela

What signs of an economic shift mean for U.S.-Venezuela relations and the opposition to Nicolás Maduro.

A New Reality for the MAS in Bolivia

Once hegemonic, the ruling party is now merely dominant. Here’s what that means for the country’s politics.

Ecuador and Guillermo Lasso: 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. Lasso narrowly won the 2021 election against a protégé of former President Rafael Correa. A conservative former banker, Lasso is seeking to open up Ecuador’s economy and enact judicial reforms while confronting a surge in criminal violence. He … Read more

Peru and Pedro Castillo: 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. Castillo’s lack of political experience has shown since his surprise win in 2021’s tight runoff election. By February, the socially conservative former schoolteacher and member of the far-left Perú Libre party had replaced his cabinet four times. There … Read more

A Major Roadblock in Future U.S.-Venezuela Talks: the ELN

The guerrilla group’s growing power is an obstacle to democratic and economic stabilization in Venezuela.

The Evolution of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro

The former Bogotá mayor is making his third run at the presidency and is leading in polls. Has he changed, or has the country?