AQ Podcast: Grading Iván Duque’s Pandemic Politics
The coronavirus has provided the president an opportunity to stand on his own, says political analyst Laura Gil.
Trump, Venezuela and the ELN: The Geopolitics of Peace in Colombia
The ELN has become an increasingly binational insurgency, with major political implications for the region.
How Tourism Can Jumpstart Colombia’s Economy
“We are in a very difficult moment fighting for the future of our industry.”
What Colombia’s Record Says About COVID-19 Testing
Colombia’s coronavirus czar on the government’s containment strategy – and what it will take to stay safe as the economy reopens.
COVID-19 May Ultimately Strengthen Latin America’s Democracies, Not Destroy Them
A hopeful scenario amid a time of catastrophe.
Log On, or Drop Out: How COVID-19 Is Pushing Students Further Apart
The pandemic may encourage Latin America to modernize its education systems. But reliance on technology could backfire in the short term.
Zoom Is Making Colombia’s Congress Crazy, Too.
Virtual sessions are complicating politics at a delicate moment
Colombia Needs to Think Bigger to Escape Crisis
Fighting this crisis will take big structural reforms. The fiscal balance must take a back seat.
What COVID-19 Tells Us About Gender Inequality in Latin America
Increased violence and separate lockdown orders are turning up the volume on the plight of women in the region.
AQ Podcast: Colombia and Peru’s Struggle to Protect Venezuelans
Advocates on the ground say the pandemic is leaving migrants vulnerable not just to infection, but to xenophobia and hunger too.
WEBCAST: AQ’s Expert Panel on the Venezuelan Diaspora and COVID-19
AQ hosts a conversation about the pandemic’s effects on Venezuelan migrants in Latin America.
The Gig Economy: A Lifeline for Latin American Migrants – or a Dead End?
Companies like Rappi and Uber are helping many migrants get by. But host countries can do more.
Colombia’s Migration Czar: The Goal Is “Total Inclusion” for Venezuelans
An interview with Felipe Muñoz, the Colombian president’s special adviser for the Venezuelan border.
Can Colombia’s Government Afford a Pension Reform?
President Iván Duque pledged not to propose changes to retirement payments. But it appears he’ll try anyway.
