Southern Cone & Brazil

A Convicted Criminal’s Guide to Curbing Corruption in Brazil
The leader of an illegal money-moving scheme tells all in an exclusive interview with AQ.

Allende’s Strange Plan to Connect Chile, Long Before the Internet
Prior to the coup, an early computer network sought to more closely monitor Chile’s economy.

AQ Top 5 Anti-Corruption Figures: Luiz Antonio Marrey
A year in Honduras gave the veteran Brazilian prosecutor new perspectives on institution building.

Compliance Is Taking Off in Latin America. Is It Effective?
The industry is growing by leaps and bounds, but a real impact is hard to measure.

From Scandal to Reforms: Chile’s Unusual Breakthrough
Chile’s reaction to a series of scandals offers lessons for its neighbors.

Inside Argentina’s Quiet Effort to Overhaul Campaign Finance
Despite polarized politics, a bipartisan coalition managed to pass a significant campaign finance reform.

Alberto Fernández’s Balancing Act in Argentina
Is the presidential hopeful distancing himself from his running mate?

Brazil’s Energy Sector Needs Reform. Is Bolsonaro Up to the Task?
Brazil’s president will need to work with Congress for the country to make good on its energy potential.

Netflix’s “The Edge of Democracy” – Not Just For Beginners
A biased but ultimately worthwhile chronicle of Brazil’s horrible decade.

A Century Later, Latin America’s Futboleras Are (Still) Fighting for Recognition
A new book traces the struggle for equality on the soccer pitch and beyond.

How Bolsonaro’s Chaotic Foreign Policy Worries the Rest of South America
Diplomats across the region have begun to regard Brazil as a source of instability.

Brazil Doesn’t Have to Choose Between the Environment and the Economy
President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to roll-back environmental regulations reverse years of innovative policymaking in Brazil.

The Bolsonaros Try to Behave (Kind of. For Now.)
With a recession looming and whispers of impeachment growing, Brazil’s president tries a slightly less confrontational approach.