Latin American Millennials Want Reform, Not Revolution
The younger generation is less radical than elders think. But their patience with democracy may run out unless challenges like inequality and climate can be addressed, a young Peruvian journalist writes in our cover story.
NEW AQ: Is Latin America’s Millennial Generation More Authoritarian—or Democratic?
Millennials account for about a quarter of the population, and are rising into positions of power. A special report explores how they may change politics forever.
Nuevo en AQ: Una nueva generación toma las riendas
Los políticos millennials están asumiendo el poder en toda América Latina. ¿Serán más autoritarios que sus mayores?
5 Viral Moments from a New Era in Latin American Politics
From a campaign bus breakdown to an ill-advised whiskey toast, what makes a political moment viral is quickly changing.
Graphic: Where Are Young Politicians Taking Power in Latin America?
AQ looks at indicators measuring youth participation in politics—and profiles leading politicians age 40 and under.
Novo na AQ: Uma nova geração assume o comando
Políticos da geração millennial estão assumindo o poder em toda a América Latina. Será que eles serão mais autoritários do que seus pares da velha guarda?
Ricardo Lagos sobre el cambio de guardia en América Latina
El ex presidente chileno habla sobre la promesa de una nueva generación de líderes–y sobre lo que aún deben aprender.
AQ Podcast | Former President Solís on Central America: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A comprehensive look at challenges to democracy but also reasons for hope in the region
The Modernization of the IDB Should Proceed
The change of leadership at the Inter-American Development Bank should not delay implementation of a sorely needed reform agenda.
AQ Podcast | New Unrest in Cuba: What It Means
Political scientist Javier Corrales assesses social and economic challenges on the island
AQ Podcast | Brazil’s Surprising Election: What’s Next?
The Economist’s Brazil correspondent on first-round results and what to expect from the runoff
AQ Podcast | Gustavo Petro: What We’ve Learned So Far
El Tiempo columnist Ricardo Ávila examines how transformative this presidency could be for Colombia
Tres maneras de arreglar las finanzas públicas de América Latina
Un ex ministro de Hacienda de Paraguay argumenta que reformas factibles pueden dar muy buenos resultados.
AQ Podcast: A Reset for Chile and Gabriel Boric
Public policy expert Isabel Aninat on what’s next for Chile after the rejection of the proposed new constitution
Three Ways to Fix Latin America’s Public Finances
A former finance minister of Paraguay argues that feasible reforms can yield important results.
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