![Interview with political analyst about Brazilian elections](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AQPodTraumann083122-300x199.jpg)
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
![General Freire salutes Bolosnaro during a celebration at Army headquarters in Brasilia.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GettyImages-1240087579-300x200.jpeg)
The Imminent Election Crisis in Brazil
Still trailing in polls, Bolsonaro seems determined to stay in power. AQ’s editor-in-chief examines potential scenarios for the confrontation ahead.
![Woman wrapped in a Brazilian flag and red shirt and cap at a political rally in Portugal in 2020.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GettyImages-1253117021-300x175.jpeg)
Brazil’s Exodus of People Is A Bad Omen
A growing number of Brazilians are losing hope in the country and emigrating, including high-skilled workers.
![Elisa Loncon, an Indigenous woman who was first president of Chile's Constitutional Convention, holds the final draft of the constitution. Chileans will vote on the draft on September 4.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GettyImages-1241701716-300x200.jpg)
Chile Could Become “Plurinational.” What Does That Mean?
AQ demystifies the term and how it’s been applied elsewhere in Latin America, as a vote on Chile’s new constitution approaches.
![A woman reads a copy of the proposed Chilean constitution, as an up-or-down referendum on September 4 approaches.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GettyImages-1414506974-300x200.jpg)
For Chile’s Constitution Referendum, Moderate Voters Are Key
Proposals from both campaigns and an obligatory vote could still affect the outcome.
![Interview about the new wave of leftist leaders in Latin America](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AQPodcast_Stuenkel_081722-300x199.jpg)
AQ Podcast: Latin America’s New Pink Tide and a Look at Brazil
Oliver Stuenkel on the consolidation of a wave of leftist and left-leaning leaders in the region
![Argentina's President Alberto Fernández sits with Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who will try to fix Argentina's economy and high inflation.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GettyImages-1374952088-300x199.jpg)
Can Anyone Stop Argentina’s Great Unraveling?
A workable solution must address the country’s dense web of special privileges.
![A signpost along a highway in the Amazon stands in front of a scene of deforestation, a major challenge for the rainforest that can still be prevented.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AQ0222_amazon-300x176.jpg)
Four Strategies to Build a Future for the Amazon
Brazil’s rainforest is suffering from record deforestation and poverty—but in crisis, there’s opportunity.
![Musicians play chamamé folk music from Argentina’s Litoral region with the Shagrada Medra label.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Music-1-300x168.jpg)
AQ’s Summer Playlist: Shagrada Medra’s Independent Rhythms
In a rural corner of Argentina, this music label has spent decades cultivating a unique sound.
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AQ Podcast: Colombia’s Petro Prepares for Government
The president-elect promised sweeping changes to Colombia’s economy and society. What will he be able to deliver?
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Latin America’s Second Pink Tide Looks Very Different from the First
Today’s leftist leaders face much tougher challenges than did their predecessors.
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Why Argentina’s Export Boom Is Falling Short
Government policy, macroeconomic trouble and political crisis are holding the country back.
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Chile’s Proposed Constitution: 7 Key Points
A guide to what’s in the document, and what would it mean for the country, ahead of a September plebiscite.
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AQ Podcast: Crisis in Argentina & the Road to 2023 Elections
The surprise resignation of the economy minister has opened up a new chapter in Argentina’s long-running political and economic crisis.
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Why Foreign Policy Matters for Brazil’s Election
Lula and Bolsonaro are both seeking to appeal to Brazilians’ desire for international recognition.