All Eyes on Brazil’s Military as Election Approaches
Amid fears Bolsonaro may try to prevent a peaceful transition, generals emerge as key power brokers.
What I Know About Gabriel Boric
Chile’s next president represents something new in Latin America, a true generational shift. Whether he’ll succeed is another question, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
In Argentina, Some See a Détente Among Leaders
Tensions appear to have eased among Argentina’s president and vice president. What does it mean for upcoming IMF negotiations?
Gabriel Boric and the New Left’s Old Problem
The Chilean candidate represents a class of Latin American politicians who appear more revolutionary than they really are.
AQ Podcast: Brazil’s Polarized Presidential Election
An early in-depth look at the 2022 race, with one of Brazil’s leading political analysts.
REACTION: Chile Sends Kast and Boric to Runoff
Experts break down the winners and losers of the first round election.
Kast and Boric: Explaining the Chilean Paradox
Chile’s presidential runoff will now be a race to the middle, as most voters want change but not radicalism. Can either candidate deliver?
Bolsonaro’s Credibility on the Amazon Is Gone
Reports that Brazil’s government suppressed unflattering deforestation data will permanently change its relationships abroad, writes AQ’s editor in chief.
Was COP26 A Good Deal for Brazil?
Carbon credits for fighting deforestation were left in flux at Glasgow — but they could be key for the climate and Brazil’s economy.
Argentina’s Warning to Latin America: “I Am You, Tomorrow”
Escaping Latin America’s middle-class trap means making real social investments, not cutting one-off checks.
Why Lula vs. Bolsonaro in Brazil Leaves Little Room for Others
Five reasons a “third way” candidate will struggle to break through in a polarized contest.
AQ Podcast: Fake News, Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro
Why misinformation poses a major risk to Brazil’s 2022 presidential election, from a prominent fact-checker.
The Rise of José Antonio Kast in Chile
The ultra-conservative figure has surged as an option for voters alienated by the left.
Argentina’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
Inside Brazil’s Dangerous Battle Over Fake News
In the 2022 election campaign, Jair Bolsonaro and his followers may test the limits of democracy to protect their “right” to post.
