Southern Cone & Brazil Archives - Page 19 of 89

Book Review: Will Bolsonarismo Outlast Bolsonaro?

A new book by Richard Lapper sheds light on Brazil’s culture of popular conservatism.

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?

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.

View of a polling station in the 2021 Chilean elections

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.