Andean Region Archives - Page 6 of 73

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks to supporters during a demonstration in Caracas in Jan. 2024. Infringing the Barbados Accord, Maduro’s regime is choosing to live in poverty. The opposition faces a difficult decision of its own.

Venezuela’s Opposition Should Draw Inspiration From an Unlikely Figure

Will María Corina Machado and regime opponents name a proxy candidate to outsmart a dictator desperately trying to stay in power?

AQ Podcast: An X-Ray of Peru’s Tinderbox

A broad look at what’s behind political instability in Peru and what it means for the country’s democracy and the economy

Demonstrators against Colombian President Gustavo Petro's reform proposals gather at a Feb. 2023 protest in Bogotá. Petro’s pension reform now tests the Colombian Senate.

Petro’s Pension Reform Tests Colombian Senate

Despite having a minority in the upper house, the ruling Pacto Histórico may get the toned-down proposal approved. The House of Representatives will be tougher.

Maduro’s New Crackdown on Venezuela’s Civil Society

The regime is reactivating a dormant NGO bill, adding to fears of Nicaragua-style repression ahead.

Venezuela Stops Pretending. The World Should, Too

The international community faces tough decisions once again, after a high-profile arrest and expulsion.

Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela, Elections, Maria Corina Machado, Barbados Agreement

Venezuela’s Grand Bargain

Maduro and the opposition must overcome differences to salvage this year’s presidential election, writes an expert on hemispheric relations.

Ecuador Actually Has a Chance

… but the Noboa government will need more money, from allies at home and in Washington, to fight organized crime.

AQ Podcast | Ecuador’s Crossroads: Can Noboa Succeed?

An overview of the Americas’ latest front in the battle against organized crime.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his financier Alex Saab speak at a rally in the days before Maria Corina Machado, an opposition leader, was officially barred from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential elections.

Maduro’s Unnecessary and Costly Disruption

As the Barbados accord is in question, Venezuela’s regime faces the reinstatement of oil and economic sanctions on April 18. Is this game over?

In Colombia, Petro Faces Challenges on All Sides

The left-wing administration confronts mounting political setbacks, economic slowdown and unforced errors.

Fernando Botero’s Political Masterworks

The late artist wasn’t thought of as highly political. But many of his best paintings satirize the powerful and sympathize with history’s victims.

AQ Podcast: How to Think About Latin America’s Security Crisis

An expert with firsthand knowledge discusses new crime dynamics and ways forward.

AQ Podcast | LatAm’s Economies in 2024: What to Expect

An overview of economic trends in the region and a detailed look at Brazil, Mexico and Argentina

Ecuador’s Crisis: A Long Road Ahead

An early consensus has empowered President Noboa, but the consequences of a long conflict are unpredictable.

Meet the Candidates: Venezuela

Even with a unified candidate to oppose Maduro, Venezuela’s presidential election is still an open question.