Southern Cone & Brazil
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.
What Argentina Could Expect from Alberto Fernández
More than ideology, Fernández’s pragmatism offers clues to how he’d govern.
Can VP Mourão Fix Brazil-China Ties?
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
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
A new professional league underscores the growing clout of Argentina’s women’s movement.
A Prestigious Award for Chile Is a Headache for Piñera
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
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
Bolsonaro Took Aim at China. Then Reality Struck.
Jair Bolsonaro talked tough on China during his campaign. But his tone has changed now that he’s in office. Deep business ties help explain why.
AQ Top 5 Historias de Éxito en China: Marco Stefanini
Un espíritu emprendedor – y la recesión de Brasil – llevó a este genio de la informática a tener éxito en China.
It’s Groundhog Day in Argentina
What explains the endless cycle of recession and crisis? A leading economist offers a less traditional diagnosis – and suggests remedies.
