Lima’s New Mayor Resembles a Peruvian Bolsonaro
Rafael López Aliaga’s win reveals a trio of challenges for Peruvian democracy.
What a Comedian’s Poll Performance Says About Mexican Politics
He isn’t running, but Eugenio Derbez’s popularity shows voters want more options than they currently have.
One Year Later: These Latin American Mayors Are Ready to Rise
A year after AQ’s mayors issue, local Latin American leaders are poised to enter national politics.
Jungmann: There Will Not Be a Coup in Brazil
An intervention is not being planned, and wouldn’t have enough support, says the country’s most recent civilian defense minister.
Brazil’s Election: A Looming Crisis for Washington
A meeting between the two presidents in Los Angeles foreshadowed bigger trouble ahead, as Bolsonaro looks set to challenge the vote.
AQ Podcast: Haiti’s Political Crisis: An Overview and Ways Forward
The assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse touched off a crisis that was years in the making.
AQ Podcast: Could Jair Bolsonaro Still Win in Brazil?
A look at the Bolsonaro and Lula campaigns, from a Brazilian reporter with deep sources in both worlds.
The Evolution of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro
The former Bogotá mayor is making his third run at the presidency and is leading in polls. Has he changed, or has the country?
A Rocky Road Ahead for Costa Rica’s Rodrigo Chaves
The former economy minister’s victory reflects political disaffection as inequality threatens the country’s stability.
AQ Podcast: Petro’s Race to Lose in Colombia?
The former Bogotá mayor’s path to the presidency may not be as clear as it looks, says a leading Colombian analyst.
Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election
Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.
Xiomara Castro’s Historic Win: What Happens Next?
After her apparent landslide victory, five questions could shape her government.
Nicaragua’s Sham Election Is Over. What Should the World Do Now?
The hemisphere has a short window to show another dictatorship will not be tolerated, writes Panama’s former vice president.
Inside Brazil’s Dangerous Battle Over Fake News
In the 2022 election campaign, Jair Bolsonaro and his followers may test the limits of democracy to protect their “right” to post.
A perigosa batalha contra a desinformação no Brasil
Na campanha eleitoral de 2022, Jair Bolsonaro e seus seguidores podem vir a testar os limites da democracia para proteger seu “direito” de fazer postagens.
