Argentine TV’s New Normal
The pandemic is forcing the country’s film and television industry to get (even more) creative.
After the Default: Argentina’s Unsustainable “20/80” Economy
Too many Argentines are left outside the most productive sectors of the economy, a leading economist writes.
Argentina Needs Judicial Reform. Don’t Let Partisanship Get in the Way.
Criticism over the circumstances of the government’s proposed reform could drown out more important questions about the reform itself.
In Argentina, a Push to Make the Economy Work for Women
Mercedes D’Alessandro is bringing feminist ideals to public policy from her newly created post in Argentina’s economy ministry.
AQ Podcast: Another Default? What It Means for Argentina
A default would be more painful – and politically costly – than in years past.
Argentina Can Stop Its March Toward Default
There is nothing inevitable about Argentina’s looming default, writes a longtime emerging-markets economist.
How Political Science Explains Countries’ Reactions to COVID-19
A comparison between Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico shows the decisive role of institutions.
Tracking Latin America’s Other Pandemic: Violence Against Women
Better data on gender-based violence is needed now more than ever.
Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
Three Reasons Argentina’s Primary Matters
Argentina’s presidential candidates are already set. But the upcoming PASO could still have a big impact on the race.
For Argentina’s Polarizing Anti-Corruption Chief, Reform Is “Life or Death”
Laura Alonso has been criticized for politicizing anti-corruption work, but she remains undaunted.
Dentro del esfuerzo en Argentina de transformar el financiamiento político
A pesar de la política dividida, una coalición bipartidista logró pasar una reforma importante sobre financiamiento de campaña.
Does the Mercosur Trade Deal Mean Brazil Will Finally Open Up?
How the agreement could help Brazil become more competitive – now and in the future.
The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. It is hard to overstate the importance of international collaboration for investigating corruption in Latin America. Simply put, operations like Brazil’s Lava Jato would probably not have existed without the information and technical assistance provided by the U.S. or Switzerland—in particular, the sharing … Read more
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.
