Southern Cone & Brazil Archives - Page 14 of 88

Image of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies. The rise in power of Brazil's Congress will present new obstacles to the agenda of the victor in the upcoming runoff presidential election.

The Rise of Congress Will Have Consequences for Brazil’s Victor

New powers for Congress mean increased checks on the executive, regardless of whether Lula or Bolsonaro wins on October 30.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric with the new interior minister, Carolina Toha. Toha is tasked with getting Boric's administration back on track and dealing with security issues.

Gabriel Boric Once Criticized Her. Now, She Must Turn Around His Administration.

Veteran politician Carolina Tohá, Chile’s new interior minister, faces rising crime and a government in some distress.

Paraguay's opposition leaders meet in a show of unity to discuss running a single candidate in 2023 presidential elections.

Letter to the Editor: Spotlighting Paraguay’s Opposition

A response from AQ’s readers

Paraguayan President Abdo Benitez speaks at the UN General Assembly while domestic political disputes heat up ahead of his party's primaries in December.

Paraguay Is Poised for a Turbulent Election Season

Corruption allegations and infighting in the dominant party point to an especially fraught road to the 2023 elections.

AQ Podcast | Brazil’s Surprising Election: What’s Next?

The Economist’s Brazil correspondent on first-round results and what to expect from the runoff

Brazilian presidential candidates speak after the first round sent the election to a second round that could shake Brazil's democracy.

REACTION: Brazil Heads to Runoff Election

The first-round vote ended with a margin much slimmer than expected between the main candidates, President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

White House official Jake Sullivan greeted by Brazils ceremonial guard.

A Strategic Moment for the U.S.-Brazil Relationship

As concerns circulate over Brazil’s election, there’s new urgency for the U.S. to build bilateral ties and address global challenges.

Argentine President Alberto Fernández has pinned his hopes on the new economy minister Sergio Massa.

What’s Ahead for Alberto Fernández’s Last Year in Office?

With hopes pinned on a new economy minister, several factors could disrupt the country’s fragile stability.

Brazil’s Evangelical Leftist

Henrique Vieira is a devout Baptist pastor—and a card-carrying member of Brazil’s Socialism and Freedom Party.

AQ Podcast: A Reset for Chile and Gabriel Boric

Public policy expert Isabel Aninat on what’s next for Chile after the rejection of the proposed new constitution

Lula is seen smiling on stage with supporters on the background

Two Rallies, Two Brazils, and a Still Uncertain Election

After attending rallies for both Lula and Bolsonaro, AQ’s editor-in-chief reports on a polarized and slightly murky race.

In Brazil, elections authorities hold a meeting with social media company representatives as part of its efforts to combat misinformation.

One Year Later: Brazil Has Never Been So Prepared to Fight Fake News

A year after AQ’s special report on misinformation, a leading journalist sees progress.

Chile Now Has a Chance to Get New Constitution Right

Voters showed that they want a new charter, not a new country.

Chileans carrying flags celebrate Rechazo win in the plebiscite in Chile.

REACTION: Chile Rejects New Constitution

After a three-year process, the country is left with a question of how to fulfill their previous vote to change the magna carta.

Interview with political analyst about Brazilian elections

AQ Podcast: Brazil’s Election and the Risk of an Institutional Standoff

Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the final weeks of the campaign and what could happen next