Southern Cone & Brazil Archives - Americas Quarterly

Female Rage in a Country on Edge

An ambitious film misses the mark in depicting a temperamental teenager at the turn of the millennium in Argentina.

AQ’s music columnist highlights a mix of tracks showcasing the classic genre’s modern sounds.

A new book revisits the fascinating but often overlooked history of the British presence across the continent.

Its exhibitions in Valparaíso showcase the waves of newcomers who shaped the port city’s heyday.

An Indigenous patrol has emerged in the Javari Valley to protect a forest and its people.

With midterm elections looming, can U.S. support keep Milei’s project on track?

Security, immigration and the economy are top of mind for voters ahead of the November 16 presidential election.

After a surprising encounter at the UN, a modest deal may indeed be possible, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

After the leaders met on September 23, the Treasury said the U.S. is negotiating a $20 billion swap line and is ready to purchase Argentina’s bonds.

Criminal infiltration of formal economies and politics is shaping elections in Latin America.

A year after reaching investment grade, the country is growing fast but many Paraguayans feel left behind.

Ali and his ruling party are projected to win handily and maintain their legislative majority.

An analysis of the implications, in Brazil and abroad, of the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro

The outcome of two key upcoming votes will set the tone for the remainder of the Argentine president’s term.

The already important relationship is gaining momentum, as U.S. policies drive Brazil to seek closer collaboration with China.