![Boric walks to a meeting in Bangkok. Chile signed the TPP11 trade accrod in February 2023.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1244890683-300x200.jpeg)
One Year On: Which Boric Presides Over Chile?
The former student activist has had to face the reality of governing — and securing the streets he once marched on.
![Shale oil and gas production in Argentina's Neuquén region is increasing rapidly.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1247193242-300x200.jpeg)
Can a Pipeline Fix Argentina’s Economy—and Sway the Election?
President Fernández and Finance Minister Massa are hoping Vaca Muerta will help the country export its way out of stagnation—starting before this year’s presidential election.
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AQ Podcast: How Organized Crime Is Changing In Latin America
An overview of the security landscape in the region, including how organized crime is pushing into previously calm countries
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AQ Podcast: Uruguay’s Lessons for the World
A Uruguayan journalist on how the country’s success story was built and why it is still far from perfect.
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AQ Podcast: Ways Forward for the Amazon
A Brazilian security and development expert on political challenges ahead for the region, but also responsible investment opportunities.
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Mariana Enríquez’s Meaningful Monsters
An Argentine novel uses the supernatural to explore abuses of power in the country’s past and present.
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Uruguay’s “Fascinating Gambit” On Trade
The nation is looking past Mercosur to China and the Pacific—and Washington is in danger of missing out.
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Susan Segal: Uruguay Shows the Power of a Sense of Security
Good public services are the foundation for business success without backlash, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
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NEW AQ: Uruguay: Latin America’s Imperfect Success Story
Uruguay has built one of the world’s strongest democracies, despite its flaws. We explore the country’s many lessons in our latest special report.
![The editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly traveled to Montevideo to explore the lessons that Uruguay's imperfect success story can offer to the world.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AQ0322_WINTER_LAY09B_HY-300x187.jpg)
What Uruguay Can Teach Us
It’s far from perfect. But Latin America’s strongest democracy offers many lessons, including the value of a strong social safety net, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief from Montevideo.
![La portada del informe especial de Americas Quarterly sobre Uruguay.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/URUGUAYLEADERSPN-300x199.png)
Nuevo en AQ: Uruguay: el éxito imperfecto de América Latina
Uruguay ha construido una de las democracias más sólidas del mundo, a pesar de sus defectos. En nuestro último informe especial exploramos las muchas lecciones de este país.
![A capa da reportagem especial da Americas Quarterly sobre o Uruguai.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/URUGUAYLEADERPORT-300x199.png)
Novo na AQ: Uruguai, A história imperfeita de sucesso da América Latina
O Uruguai construiu uma das democracias mais fortes do mundo, apesar de suas falhas. Nesta edição, exploramos as muitas lições que o país oferece.
![O editor-chefe da Americas Quarterly passou uma semana em Montevidéu para explorar as muitas lições que o país oferece ao mundo.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/URUGUAYCOVERSTORYPORT-300x187.jpg)
O que o Uruguai pode nos ensinar
O país está longe de ser perfeito. Mas a democracia mais forte da América Latina oferece muitas lições, incluindo o valor de uma forte rede de segurança social, escreve o editor-chefe da AQ desde Montevidéu.
![El redactor en jefe de Americas Quarterly viajó a Montevideo para explorar las lecciones que Uruguay puede ofrecer al mundo.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/URUGUAYCOVERSTORYSPN-300x187.jpg)
Lo que Uruguay puede enseñarnos
Está lejos de ser perfecta. Pero la democracia más fuerte de América Latina ofrece muchas lecciones, incluido el valor de una sólida red de seguridad social, escribe el redactor en jefe de AQ desde Montevideo.
![Uruguayan former Presidents Sanguinetti and Mujica along with current President Lacalle Pou stand together in a show of national solidarity with Brazil's new president.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1245928337-300x200.jpg)
This Photo Inspired Envy Throughout Latin America. What Made It Possible?
Uruguay’s politics weren’t always so civil. Its imperfect success story offers lessons for the rest of the world, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief from Montevideo.