Nearshoring in Latin America: Who Could Benefit Most?
Countries like Uruguay and Chile offer good conditions, despite being far from the U.S.
The Organizations on the Front Lines of Food Security
From farmers in Mexico to sugarcane workers in the Dominican Republic, AQ profiles community groups tackling nutritional challenges head-on.
To Combat Food Insecurity, Politics Matters Too
Good economic and social policies, and stable democracy, are key to a better future, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
Latin America’s Food Paradox in Numbers
The region is the world’s biggest net exporter of food, but faces big challenges feeding its own people.
The Latin American Heading the World’s Financial Watchdog
Elisa de Anda Madrazo is tackling money laundering and terrorist financing worldwide as president of the Financial Action Task Force.
Can Latin America Regain Momentum in Fighting Poverty?
Despite significant progress, the region has seen a slowdown in poverty reduction. A set of key public policies can help, writes a World Bank economist.
Is There a Real-World Alternative to Bukele on Crime?
Security can be improved without compromising rights. Look at Bogotá, São Paulo and Guatemala.
The Past, Present and Future of Soy in South America
Over the past five decades, the continent has become a soy-growing behemoth. But is the boom over?
Imagining a Centrist Revival in Latin America
Overcoming today’s extreme polarization is no easy task. But a more results-focused politics is necessary, the authors argue.
Donald Trump and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine
Another Trump term would bring increased scrutiny of Latin America’s ties with China, and uncertainty elsewhere.
In New Book, Latin American Leaders Take on Existential Issues
A new book of interviews and scholarly articles argues adopting a comprehensive perspective is essential to fight political instability.
Latin America’s Armed Groups Are Expanding Their Empires
Cartels are increasingly moving into legitimate businesses and everyday politics, highlighting the need for a new strategy of confronting them.
In the Americas, Democrats’ “Soft Power Matters”
A continuation of Biden’s policies would promote democracy while addressing hotspots like Haiti and Venezuela, two former national security officials write.
Trump’s Vision: “Make the Americas Grow Again”
A second Trump term would focus on reviving hemispheric economic growth through nearshoring and other policies, writes a former adviser.
