Ricardo Lagos on Latin America’s Changing of the Guard
The former Chilean president on the promise of a new generation of leaders—and what they still need to learn.
5 Viral Moments from a New Era in Latin American Politics
From a campaign bus breakdown to an ill-advised whiskey toast, what makes a political moment viral is quickly changing.
Carlos Manuel Álvarez’s Dispatches Reveal the Real Cuba
Cutting through cliché and dogmatism, the Cuban writer’s new collection delivers a “masterclass in creative reportage.”
Graphic: Where Are Young Politicians Taking Power in Latin America?
AQ looks at indicators measuring youth participation in politics—and profiles leading politicians age 40 and under.
The Unfinished Business of Brazil’s “New Middle Class”
In a new film, a family runs out of money to build a swimming pool—revealing personal tensions and a society plagued by broken promises.
Novo na AQ: Uma nova geração assume o comando
Políticos da geração millennial estão assumindo o poder em toda a América Latina. Será que eles serão mais autoritários do que seus pares da velha guarda?
Is Alejandro Zambra a Genius—Or a Gimmick Artist?
A new translation of the Chilean writer’s debut novel raises the question: Does he live up to the hype?
Ricardo Lagos sobre el cambio de guardia en América Latina
El ex presidente chileno habla sobre la promesa de una nueva generación de líderes–y sobre lo que aún deben aprender.
Susan Segal: Latin American Politics Needs New Blood
Entrepreneurship has been revitalized with young talent. Now politics should get the same treatment.
Los millennials latinoamericanos quieren reforma, no la revolución
La generación más jóven es menos radical que de lo que piensan los mayores. Sin embargo, su paciencia con la democracia se puede agotar si no se tratan desafíos como la desigualdad y el cambio climático, una jóven periodista peruana relata en nuestra nota principal.
Caribbean Art Under the Shadow of Tourism
The curator of a new exhibition highlights artists’ response to an economic regime geared to serve visitors first.
Millennials da América Latina querem reformas, não uma revolução
Jovens são menos radicais do que os mais velhos pensam. Mas a paciência deles com a democracia pode acabar a não ser que desafios como a desigualdade e mudanças climáticas sejam enfrentados, diz a jovem jornalista peruana na nossa reportagem de capa.
Latin American Millennials Want Reform, Not Revolution
The younger generation is less radical than elders think. But their patience with democracy may run out unless challenges like inequality and climate can be addressed, a young Peruvian journalist writes in our cover story.
Brazil’s Improbable Journey to Win the 1970 World Cup
The story behind victory in Mexico City shows that then, as now, politics is never far from the “beautiful game.”
