Alberto Fernández’s Balancing Act in Argentina
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Is the presidential hopeful distancing himself from his running mate?
Southern Cone & Brazil
Brazil’s Energy Sector Needs Reform. Is Bolsonaro Up to the Task?
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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
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A biased but ultimately worthwhile chronicle of Brazil’s horrible decade.
A Century Later, Latin America’s Futboleras Are (Still) Fighting for Recognition
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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
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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
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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.)
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With a recession looming and whispers of impeachment growing, Brazil’s president tries a slightly less confrontational approach.
What Argentina Could Expect from Alberto Fernández
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More than ideology, Fernández’s pragmatism offers clues to how he’d govern.
Can VP Mourão Fix Brazil-China Ties?
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Brazil’s “adult in the room” wants to undo the president’s damage. But his mission could backfire spectacularly.
Brazil’s AOC: Tabata Amaral Has Brasília Out of Its Comfort Zone
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A young leader making waves in Brazil’s Congress – rattling the right and the left.
How Argentine Women Are Taking the Feminist Fight to the Soccer Pitch
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A new professional league underscores the growing clout of Argentina’s women’s movement.
A Prestigious Award for Chile Is a Headache for Piñera
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The Goldman Prize was just awarded to Alberto Curamil, a jailed Chilean environmental activist, shining a spotlight on Chile’s policies in the Araucanía.
Petrobras’ $20-Billion Bright Spot
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Despite recent controversies, Brazil’s state-led oil firm has cause for optimism thanks to two recent deals that sharpen its focus on pre-salt oil.
Fact-Checking in Argentina: The Website Fighting Fake News in an Election Year
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on China and Latin America Argentina is living through a moment of intense uncertainty. As its currency loses value, the ongoing race for the presidency is appearing increasingly unpredictable. In the runup to the October election, AQ spoke to Laura Zommer, the executive director and editor-in-chief of fact-checknig site Chequeado (Checked), on how … Read more
