Brazil’s BRICS Balancing Act Is Getting Harder
The bloc’s expansion is amplifying its anti-Western tendencies, creating strategic risks for Brazil.
Uruguay’s Photo Finish Election
The October 27 vote includes a close presidential race and a controversial plebiscite.
Chile’s Ephemeral October Revolution
Five years on, the problems that fueled the 2019 social uprising have been overtaken by public safety concerns.
In Latin America, Nostalgia Can Be “One Hell of a Drug”
A new book by a veteran journalist tracks the political uses and abuses of the region’s history.
A Small Miracle of Civility in Chile
A new book featuring four Chilean ex-presidents offers clues on how to overcome polarization.
A Brazilian Artist Exalts in Color at New York’s MoMA
Tadáskía explores transformation and the power of community as the first artist to paint the museum’s walls.
Another Crisis in Brazil’s Amazon: Rising Crime
It’s not just the environment that’s vulnerable to growing regional criminal groups, an expert writes.
Gabriel Boric’s Unlikely Legacy
Chile’s president is steering the country back to its tradition of moderate politics.
AQ Podcast | An X-Ray of Javier Milei’s Argentina
A look at what has worked and what hasn’t since the Argentine president came into office around nine months ago
Brazil’s Most Powerful Judge Is in the Spotlight—Again
An escalating clash with Elon Musk and damaging revelations in the press are intensifying a long-running debate about whether Alexandre de Moraes is too powerful.
In Mexico and Brazil, Anti-Corruption Efforts Seem to Have Faded
Policies to fight graft are a low priority in both countries and have lost momentum in the region as a whole.
Under Peña, Paraguay Grows But Its Politics Look Uncertain
A year into President Santiago Peña’s term, the economy is doing well. However, critics worry about rule of law and the influence of a powerful former leader.
How to Understand Brazil’s Stance on Venezuela’s Election
Lula’s policy is an attempt to exert influence over Brazil’s neighbor, but the recent past suggests this may have limited effect.
“Your Dad Helped Build This Airport”: Brazil’s 20th Century in One Family’s Eyes
In an internationally hailed new book, a sociologist traces Brazil’s tumultuous development through his trucker father’s life story.
Searching for Argentina’s Lost Yiddish Theater
In a young Argentine literary standout’s new novel, the country’s Jewish past and present collide.
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