
AQ Podcast: A Turning Point for Latin America’s Economies
The head of economics for the region at Citigroup on why analysts are boosting forecasts for Mexico and Brazil

Successes and Shortfalls in the Amazon Summit
Lula’s climate diplomacy now faces a viability test.

Brazil’s Economic Uptick Is Boosting Lula’s Foreign Policy
Good news at home is freeing up the president to engage abroad, with success at an Amazon summit but enduring controversy elsewhere.

Can Amazon Basin Presidents Find Consensus on Protecting the Forest?
AQ talked to Kleber Karipuna, member of the organizing committee of the OTCA presidential summit, on the challenges facing the region—from crime to carbon markets.

Lula é antiamericano?
É complicado, escreve o editor-chefe da AQ.

Is Lula Anti-American?
It’s complicated, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

AQ Podcast: The Ups And Downs Of Lula’s First Six Months
Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the challenges of Lula 3 and why economic performance has been a lifeline

A Crucial Trial For Brazil’s Right—and Democracy
The electoral court may strip former President Jair Bolsonaro of political rights for eight years.

Lula’s Fraught South America Summit
Brazil’s effort to restart regional dialogue is good news. The challenge will be to keep it going once the second pink tide starts to ebb.

Another Bolsonaro Takes Center Stage
Once shy of the spotlight, former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has embraced a more active role in conservative politics. What’s her next move?

Under Lula, Brazil Can Take On Regional Leadership. Will It?
A diplomatic heavy hitter is back at the helm of Latin America’s largest country—but the path to an influential international role is full of obstacles.

Con Lula, Brasil puede asumir el liderazgo regional. ¿Lo hará?
Un peso pesado de la diplomacia vuelve a dirigir el país más grande de América Latina. Pero ejercer el liderazgo regional puede resultar más difícil de lo que Lula y otros creen.

Sob o comando de Lula, o Brasil pode voltar à liderança regional. Mas será que o país assumirá esse papel?
Um grande nome da diplomacia está novamente no comando do maior país da América Latina—mas o caminho para Lula chegar a uma posição internacional de influência está repleto de obstáculos.

Nuevo en AQ: Lo que significa Lula para el papel de América Latina en el mundo
El destacado perfil de Lula lo convierte en un líder natural en temas como el cambio climático, aunque las recientes polémicas y los retos internos de Brasil podrían limitar sus ambiciones regionales.

Susan Segal: Lula’s Opportunity to Lead the Region
Brazil’s president is in a unique position to direct the region towards an integrated and productive future, writes AS/COA’s president.