Southern Cone & Brazil Archives - Americas Quarterly

Chile Has Bold Tech Ambitions

Far from Silicon Valley, a digital niche is taking shape, with AI-driven initiatives and a data center boom.

President Lula’s popularity is low and political momentum could move to the right, as Bolsonaro faces trial and seeks international support.

Gilberto Kassab is one of the country’s most important behind-the-scenes politicians, worth watching as the 2026 elections draw closer.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting a coup. What happens next?

After making strong fiscal progress, Argentina’s government still confronts a fragile exchange rate regime as it seeks a new IMF program.

Lawmaker Johannes Kaiser is rising in the polls ahead of November’s presidential election amid rising concerns about crime and immigration.

While homicide rates are stable, criminals are getting an influx of cash from cocaine, gold mining and human trafficking.

The former president’s possible arrest would reshape the electoral process into a broader political conflict, challenging the right.

The nation’s new president will spend more time and energy managing his core supporters than dealing with his political opponents.

The reform raises mandatory contributions and improves women’s benefits, while carrying a high fiscal cost.

The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

The pioneering street photographer documented 1970s São Paulo with gritty realism, humorous juxtapositions, and deep affection.

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

A new book shows how countries that have an institutionalized party system can weather crises more easily than those that don’t.