The Amazon by the Numbers
AQ maps the Pan-Amazon region and tracks key indicators on the Brazilian Amazon and Belém, host of the November COP30 summit.
Rediscovering the Ancient Americas at the Met
New York’s famed museum reintroduces its Americas collection with a fresh, future-facing vision.
REACTION: Trump Hits Brazil with 50% Tariff
In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
A Resilient Brazilian Economy Is Under Diverging Pressures
While the central bank is trying to cool down economic activity, the government continues to implement demand-stimulating measures as elections loom.
Chile’s Left-Wing Primary Surprise
Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara’s landslide victory is a blow to the traditional Chilean center-left and signals a more polarized general election.
AQ Podcast | BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America
What to expect from the summit in Brazil at a time of U.S.-China competition
A Brazilian Artist Invites Us to Meet Mythical Amazonian Creatures Face to Face
Adriana Varejão brings Amazonian folklore and colonial critique to Manhattan.
U.S. and China Spar for Influence on the Paraguay-Paraná River System
A surge of projects along a major South American waterway is attracting geopolitical competition and boosting regional growth.
Momentum for Red Tape Reform in Chile Picks Up
Significant permitting reform for mining and other sectors is likely to materialize, but the details are uncertain as November elections loom.
The Alarming Rise of Gender-Based Violence in Brazil
Despite increased public awareness of the problem, the number of victims has reached a record high level.
AQ Podcast | Javier Milei’s Next Big Challenges
After 18 months in office, Milei has made progress on inflation and finances. Here we explore his remaining challenges, including a still-struggling economy.
A New Stage in the Race to Develop Latin America’s Ports
A year after AQ’s report on port infrastructure, Chile’s far south has hit a few roadblocks as investment interest continues.
Brazil’s Modernist Art Gets a Celebration in London
The 1920s movement is winning fans abroad, even as its legacy is embattled at home.
AQ Podcast | Cuba’s Unprecedented Crisis
What’s next for the Cuban regime as the country faces economic turmoil, an exodus of people and a hostile administration in the White House.
Chile Has Bold Tech Ambitions
Far from Silicon Valley, a digital niche is taking shape, with AI-driven initiatives and a data center boom.
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