Why the U.S. and China Suddenly Care About a Port in Southern Chile
Punta Arenas is at the intersection of changing shipping routes, new industries like green hydrogen, and the race for Antarctica. The U.S. and China have noticed.
AQ Podcast: Warning Lights for Brazil’s Economy?
What to expect from Latin America’s largest economy in 2024
AQ Podcast | Venezuela: Maduro’s and the Opposition’s Strategies
A look at what Nicolás Maduro and the opposition are hoping to accomplish with the July 28th election, which virtually nobody expects to be free or fair
AQ Podcast | The Shifting Sands of Organized Crime in Latin America
An overview of how homicide and other crimes are evolving in the region
How Russia Tries to Sway Latin America on Ukraine
The Kremlin is using trade and digital media to build on existing skepticism of the U.S. in the region.
AQ Podcast: Brazil’s Big Year on the Global Stage
A broad look at Brazil’s foreign policy as the country prepares to host the G20 summit later this year.
AQ Podcast: Today’s LGBTQ+ Politics in Latin America
An expert’s overview of the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the region, and how they relate to politics.
Why the U.S. and Europe Should Work Together on Latin America
Issues like supporting democracy and combating organized crime demand a triangular approach—but the obstacles are sizable.
AQ Podcast | Argentina: Javier Milei Runs into Resistance
Javier Milei’s ambitious reform agenda has run into obstacles in Congress. What does it mean for Argentina’s political and economic future?
Why Drug Cartels Are Expanding to Asia
As cocaine flows to remoter markets, transnational illicit traffic poses a global risk.
AQ Podcast: What Trump Would Mean for Latin America Policy
A conversation with the Trump administration’s former ambassador to the OAS
The Toxic Politics Around Drugs in Latin America
Neither legalization, nor a Bukele-style crackdown, look like politically viable alternatives to the war on drugs in most countries.
AQ’s Winter Playlist: Flying High, But Solidly Grounded
Our music critic highlights songwriters refashioning high-flown poetic themes—and the low rhythms of the double bass.
NEW AQ: Latin America’s Big, Diverse Election Year
Six countries in the region have elections this year. Can electing women leaders help address declining faith in democracy?
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