Chile: What the Upcoming Referendum Will Not Resolve
The polarization and uncertainty that has caused the economy’s decade-long underperformance will outlast the plebiscite.
The Real Impact of Maduro’s Guyana Referendum
Maduro is less interested in Essequibo than in diverting attention from Venezuela’s economic crisis.
Guyana Official: Venezuela’s Actions Are an “Unprecedented” Challenge
A longstanding border controversy has worsened following a massive discovery of oil, a top official at Guyana’s foreign ministry writes for AQ.
AQ Podcast: Javier Milei’s Challenges
Javier Milei has already backtracked on some of his more radical policy positions. What does this mean, and what are his key challenges?
Lula’s Security Policy is Rehashing Old Ideas
Brazil’s president is turning to the military to fight crime, a strategy that brings its own risks.
What Javier Milei Can Learn from Others’ Mistakes
The presidents of Chile and Colombia overestimated their mandates. Argentina’s next leader can avoid a similar path.
REACTION: Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidency
The libertarian lawmaker finished 11 points ahead of economy minister Sergio Massa. Experts analyze what happened and what’s next for the country.
AQ Podcast | Chile: Gabriel Boric’s Conundrum
As Chile nears a plebiscite on a second proposal to replace the dictatorship-era constitution, AQ delves into the nation’s political state of play.
Latin America’s Lithium Sands Are Shifting
Argentina and Bolivia hope to surpass Chile as a long-awaited lithium boom gains speed.
AQ Podcast | Brazil: The Big Picture
The Brazilian economy is improving this year. How sustainable is the trend of faster growth?
Argentina’s Next President Will Tread a Thorny Path Forward
In a nation caught in economic crisis, the odds are stacked against Massa or Milei the day after the presidential election, writes a leading emerging-market economist.
Is Chile Adrift on Green Hydrogen?
Policies and investments are lagging. The government says a long-awaited action plan will be released for public comment by year’s end.
AQ Podcast | Massa vs. Milei: Who Is the Favorite in Argentina?
Peronist Sergio Massa and libertarian Javier Milei head to the November 19 presidential runoff.
REACTION: Massa Takes First Place in Argentina, Heads to Runoff With Milei
The economy minister surpassed expectations, while the libertarian failed to improve on his August performance.
AQ Podcast: Is Latin America’s Lost Decade Ending?
Former Colombia finance minister Mauricio Cárdenas reviews the significance of better GDP growth for the regions’ economies.
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