Four Scenarios for Argentina’s Inflation Crisis
History suggests that inflation’s path will determine the outcome of the 2023 elections.
“¡Hola a Todes!” Language Becomes a Political Battleground in Latin America
More pundits and politicians are embracing the issue, but the public is less enthusiastic.
In Tattoos, Protests and Street Art, Perón’s Legacy Lives On
Argentines are still commemorating, and arguing over, Juan and Eva Perón, as this photo essay shows.
Argentina and Alberto Fernández: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Fernández has tried to navigate a difficult economy while confronting tensions within his Peronist coalition, including pointed criticism from Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Rising poverty and chronically high inflation at around 50% contributed to a setback … Read more
Dollarization Is No Silver Bullet for Latin America’s Inflation Woes
Recent proposals in Argentina and elsewhere tout a simple solution for a complex problem.
Javier Milei’s Unexpected Rise
A brash libertarian is disrupting Argentina’s political duopoly.
Winners and Losers in Latin America’s Commodities Market
Markets are weighing the short- and long-term consequences of the war in Ukraine.
Letter to the Editor: A Novel Idea for Argentina & the IMF
Using IMF “surcharges” to fund environmental protection projects could help ensure a lasting deal, the authors write.
Latin America: Not as Polarized as You Think
Deep ideological divisions among voters have been the norm across the region for decades, not the exception.
Argentina and the IMF: A Never Ending Story
A recent agreement with the lender does little to solve underlying problems.
Máximo Kirchner’s Big Gamble
The Argentine politician’s dissent from the government over an IMF deal deepens divisions within the ruling coalition.
OECD: Still a Long Road Ahead for Argentina, Brazil and Peru
Economists weigh in on what membership in the “club of rich nations” could mean for their countries.
Argentina’s Creative Work to Get Kids Back in Class
In the outskirts of Buenos Aires, aggressive outreach programs aim to reduce dropout rates. Is it enough?
Un esfuerzo creativo en Argentina para que los niños vuelvan a clase
En la periferia de Buenos Aires, unos programas intensivos de alcance comunitario pretenden reducir las tasas de abandono escolar. ¿Será suficiente?
Be Wary of Argentina’s Latest Economic “Miracle”
Has Alberto Fernández learned the wrong lessons from 2002?
