Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank
Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.
Author Talk: A Clash of Worlds in the Amazon with Alex Cuadros
Join AQ for a book event with Alex Cuadros in New York on January 15.
Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody
A look at why Argentina’s libertarian president has outperformed expectations at the one-year mark, with several challenges ahead.
Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.
REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency
The center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.
Brazil’s Big Moment on the Global Stage Gets Complicated
The G20 summit in Rio was supposed to be a triumph for President Lula, but storm clouds are gathering in global politics.
AQ Podcast: Latin America Prepares for Trump 2.0
A broad overview of the likely consequences of the U.S. election for Latin America’s economies, trading relationships and domestic politics.
Chile’s Electricity Rate Debacle Has Lessons for Latin America
Successive administrations’ delay has run up a steep bill for citizens to pay, highlighting the cost of bad public policy, writes an expert.
AQ Podcast | Lula and Brazil’s “Big Center”
An overview of Brazil’s politics and economy following recent municipal elections
REACTION: Orsi and Delgado Head to Uruguay’s Presidential Runoff
The center-left and center-right candidates will face off in the November 24 vote.
Brazil’s BRICS Balancing Act Is Getting Harder
The bloc’s expansion is amplifying its anti-Western tendencies, creating strategic risks for Brazil.
Uruguay’s Photo Finish Election
The October 27 vote includes a close presidential race and a controversial plebiscite.
Chile’s Ephemeral October Revolution
Five years on, the problems that fueled the 2019 social uprising have been overtaken by public safety concerns.
Benito Juárez on the Bayou
A new novel brings to life the legendary Mexican president’s mysterious months in exile in New Orleans.
In Latin America, Nostalgia Can Be “One Hell of a Drug”
A new book by a veteran journalist tracks the political uses and abuses of the region’s history.
