AQ Podcast | What to Expect from Latin America’s Economies in 2025
The chief economist for the region at Citigroup on the good numbers expected for 2025 and risks ahead
Colombia’s Risky Plan for Decentralization
A reform proposal has reopened a critical issue for the country, but Congress should be cautious not to derail the nation’s delicate fiscal balance.
AQ Podcast: Latin America Prepares for Trump 2.0
A broad overview of the likely consequences of the U.S. election for Latin America’s economies, trading relationships and domestic politics.
At This Bogotá Brewery, Former Guerrillas Dish Out Craft Beer
La Trocha’s brews are a hit, but Colombia’s peace process still lags behind implementation, leaving an aftertaste of fear for the future.
Turning Rescued Food Into a Lifeline in Colombia’s La Guajira
Food banks are working with Indigenous communities to fight malnutrition in one of the country’s most remote regions.
The Organizations on the Front Lines of Food Security
From farmers in Mexico to sugarcane workers in the Dominican Republic, AQ profiles community groups tackling nutritional challenges head-on.
It’s Time to Rethink U.S.-Colombia Relations
The old Plan Colombia formula no longer works. Policymakers should embrace a more holistic approach, writes a former U.S. diplomat.
Latin America’s Armed Groups Are Expanding Their Empires
Cartels are increasingly moving into legitimate businesses and everyday politics, highlighting the need for a new strategy of confronting them.
AQ Podcast | Venezuela: Possible Paths Forward
An analysis of opposition strategies, the solidity of Maduro’s regime and international efforts for a negotiated way forward
A Growing Rift in the U.S.-Colombia Relationship
Halfway through President Gustavo Petro’s term, divisions over critical issues have strained the alliance.
Colombia’s Petro Is Under Pressure to Deliver Halfway Through His Term
The president is pursuing signature reforms as time runs short and problems mount.
AQ Podcast | Gustavo Petro: The Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality
At the halfway point of his presidency, Petro is still trying to deliver on his vision for a more equal and secure Colombia, while also dealing with a difficult economic climate. What can we expect from his next two years in office?
In the Footsteps of Bolívar, A Meditation on Nature’s Superhuman Power
A new film retraces the Liberator’s difficult campaign across the Colombian Andes, revealing the natural world’s final victory over mankind.
Colombia’s Uncertainty Is Sinking Investment and More
Economic and political instability could spell trouble for growth. However, the government has a new chance to put the country back on track.
Petro’s Healthcare Move Reveals His New Governing Strategy
The Colombian president’s intervention into major private health insurers reflects growing frustration over obstacles to his reform agenda.
