Guatemala Archives - Americas Quarterly

Latin American Organized Crime’s Real Target: Local Government

Instead of seeking influence over presidents and legislatures, the region’s criminal groups are increasingly focusing on governors and mayors.

President Arévalo is betting on discreet cooperation and pragmatic engagement with the Trump administration.

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

The next administration should work more closely with its neighbors to address migration.

The center-left president has made small gains in his first 100 days in office, though slow progress is setting off alarm bells among supporters.

President Arévalo seeks to reinsert his country into the global stage, and his first U.S. trip may set the tone for the nascent administration.

Bernardo Arévalo faces severe obstacles to reform after a chaotic inauguration, but his reputation as a quiet conciliator matches the moment.

The U.S. and the EU can use economic incentives to convince the nation’s elite to support Bernardo Arévalo.

The next administration will face strong incentives from China to ditch Taiwan. The U.S. has an opportunity to step in.

U.S. Ambassador to OAS discusses hot spots in the Americas.

Ascendant cartel power on the Mexico-Guatemala border is alarming Indigenous communities, but so is the prospect of militarization.

International support will be key to ensuring Guatemala’s president-elect takes office, despite corrupt forces working against him.

Recent raids show the daunting challenges facing Bernardo Arévalo as his anti-corruption strategy takes shape.

Analysts describe challenges ahead after a momentous victory for an anti-corruption candidate promising change.

AQ’s columnist attended rallies in the campaign’s final days. Everyone seemed aware of the stakes for democracy.