A Brazilian Noir Writer Investigates Her Biggest Crime Yet
Femicide—the killing of women—is the subject of Patrícia Melo’s experimental novel, set on the edge of the Brazilian rainforest.
AQ Podcast: How to Think About Latin America’s Security Crisis
An expert with firsthand knowledge discusses new crime dynamics and ways forward.
Fernando Haddad: Still the Odd Man Out
A special report on Brazil’s finance minister, who after a year of unexpected successes will face arguably his biggest challenge in 2024.
AQ Podcast | LatAm’s Economies in 2024: What to Expect
An overview of economic trends in the region and a detailed look at Brazil, Mexico and Argentina
Latin America’s Fertility Decline is Accelerating. No One’s Certain Why.
The unexpected trend, if it continues, may affect politics and budgets for years to come.
What Milei and Bolsonaro Supporters May Have in Common
A survey taken at rallies in Buenos Aires and São Paulo points to shared ideas on issues like human rights and welfare programs.
AQ Podcast: Lula 3 One Year On
An overview of Lula’s first year back in office and a look at what 2024 could bring
The Real Impact of Maduro’s Guyana Referendum
Maduro is less interested in Essequibo than in diverting attention from Venezuela’s economic crisis.
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.
U.S.-Style Gun Politics Are Spreading in Latin America
As crime levels rise, pro-gun positions are gaining strength in conservative movements across the region, worrying security experts.
AQ Podcast | Brazil: The Big Picture
The Brazilian economy is improving this year. How sustainable is the trend of faster growth?
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.
Lula’s Quest for a Diplomatic Balance Amid Israel-Hamas War
As Brazil presides over the UN Security Council this month, the president has an opportunity to reassume a role as global diplomat.
On Trade, Petro Should Emulate Lula, AMLO
A former Colombian planning minister writes that instead of revising trade agreements, his country and others should focus on solving market and government failures.
AQ Podcast: Is Bolsonaro Done? New Dynamics in Brasília
A political columnist on what the future holds for the Brazilian right-wing movement, and what this means for Lula
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