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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - JUNE 14: Presidential Candidate of La Libertad Avanza Javier Milei gestures before an interview in the political TV show A Dos Voces on June 14, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina's presidential election will take place on October 22, 2023. (Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images)

Argentina’s Election and its “Barrani” Moment

The rise of an alt-right libertarian movement led by Javier Milei points to more than just the failure of politics as usual.

Is Uruguay’s Trade Agenda Poised for a Breakthrough?

After a surprise meeting with Joe Biden, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou’s trade push got a boost—but it isn’t easy to open up to a world ruled by realpolitik.

Libertarian candidate for Argentina's presidency Javier Milei is a controversial outsider who may make a runoff.

Can Javier Milei Really Win in Argentina?

The outspoken libertarian is polling well. What are his chances of making, and winning, a potential runoff—and how would he govern?

AQ Podcast: China’s Learning Process In Latin America

Rebecca Ray on how patterns of trade and investment in Latin America have evolved in recent years.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets a leader from the Netherlands even as he has been criticized for his stance on the war in Ukraine and his lack of leadership on regional integration in Latin America and especially South America.

Lula’s Fraught South America Summit

Brazil’s effort to restart regional dialogue is good news. The challenge will be to keep it going once the second pink tide starts to ebb.

Argentina's President Fernández and Chile's President Boric shake hands. The two countries have much in common, and Argentine politicians still look at Chile as a model.

Surprisingly, Chile Is Still a Role Model for Argentina

At a time of acute crisis in Argentina, politicians on both left and right have cited their neighbor as an example to follow.

AQ Podcast: Explaining Chile’s U-Turn

Patricio Navia on why the political pendulum seems to have swung right in Chile

Chilean police officers grieve the murder of officer Daniel Palma, one of several police officers killed in recent months as crime rates have risen.

In Chile and Elsewhere, Crime Is the New Corruption

Sunday’s election shows how violent crime is dominating the political debate throughout much of Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

AQ Podcast: The Importance Of Paraguay

Following Santiago Peña’s victory in presidential elections, a look at how Paraguay impacts the rest of the region, how it fits into the U.S.-China competition and why Paraguayan voters chose more of the same

ASUNCION, PARAGUAY - APRIL 30: Paraguayan presidential candidate for the Colorado Party, Santiago Pena (C), his wife Leticia Ocampos de Pea (L) and the Paraguayan former President, Horacio Cartes (R) celebrate after winning the presidential elections in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 30, 2023. (Photo by Mayeli Villalba/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Paraguay: Santiago Peña to Run a Still-Divided Country

The victor will face challenges including ruling party divisions and a debate over relations with Taiwan.

Interview about the new wave of leftist leaders in Latin America

AQ Podcast: Lula’s Foreign Policy and What It Means for Latin America

Oliver Stuenkel on Brazil’s potential to be a regional leader, and recent controversies including comments over Ukraine

A digital model of Chile's first wooden skyscraper towers over the city of Coyhaique.

Q&A: The Chilean Architects Building High-Rises—Out of Wood

A 12-story wood building in Patagonia will be the first of its kind in the country.

Under Lula, Brazil Can Take On Regional Leadership. Will It?

A diplomatic heavy hitter is back at the helm of Latin America’s largest country—but the path to an influential international role is full of obstacles.

Con Lula, Brasil puede asumir el liderazgo regional. ¿Lo hará?

Un peso pesado de la diplomacia vuelve a dirigir el país más grande de América Latina. Pero ejercer el liderazgo regional puede resultar más difícil de lo que Lula y otros creen.