AQ Podcast: Gabriel Boric Gets to Work in Chile
Just days after his inauguration, the 36-year-old former student leader faces a challenging political and economic landscape.
Devastation at Amazon Coffee Co-op Profiled by AQ
Brazilian police are investigating after a plane sprayed herbicide in the area.
The Dangerous Hubris of Chile’s Constitutional Convention
A new constitution is taking shape, but familiar mistakes threaten decades of progress.
Letter to the Editor: A Novel Idea for Argentina & the IMF
Using IMF “surcharges” to fund environmental protection projects could help ensure a lasting deal, the authors write.
Argentina and the IMF: A Never Ending Story
A recent agreement with the lender does little to solve underlying problems.
Máximo Kirchner’s Big Gamble
The Argentine politician’s dissent from the government over an IMF deal deepens divisions within the ruling coalition.
OECD: Still a Long Road Ahead for Argentina, Brazil and Peru
Economists weigh in on what membership in the “club of rich nations” could mean for their countries.
Uruguay’s Controversial Turn Towards Law and Order
A major law passed by the government has far-reaching implications, including for free expression.
Edu Lyra: How to Fight Poverty from Within
Brazilian NGO Gerando Falcões reaches hundreds of favelas by partnering with local activists.
Book Review: Will Bolsonarismo Outlast Bolsonaro?
A new book by Richard Lapper sheds light on Brazil’s culture of popular conservatism.
Argentina’s Creative Work to Get Kids Back in Class
In the outskirts of Buenos Aires, aggressive outreach programs aim to reduce dropout rates. Is it enough?
Ballet: A Secret Weapon Keeping Brazilian Kids in School
An innovative after-school program boosts students’ performance in the classroom – and on stage.
Un esfuerzo creativo en Argentina para que los niños vuelvan a clase
En la periferia de Buenos Aires, unos programas intensivos de alcance comunitario pretenden reducir las tasas de abandono escolar. ¿Será suficiente?
REACTION: Boric Taps Mario Marcel as Finance Minister
Chile’s president-elect announced a diverse cabinet with 14 women and 10 men hailing from multiple parties.
Be Wary of Argentina’s Latest Economic “Miracle”
Has Alberto Fernández learned the wrong lessons from 2002?
