Why Dina Boluarte Could Make it to 2026
The disorganization of Peru’s political class could keep the president in office until 2026.
Is This Peru’s “Constitutional Moment”?
Lacking channels to institutional politics, the country’s unrest won’t necessarily lead to wide-reaching change seen elsewhere.
A Way Forward for Peru
Closing social gaps is the only way out of constant crisis, writes a former finance minister.
At Peru Protests’ Epicenter, Rage—And a Sense of Betrayal
Stumbles by the new government are aggravating unrest in rural areas and providing opportunity for future authoritarians.
In Panama, Protesters Want Deeper Reform
The demonstrations that have rocked the country for weeks go far beyond inflation.
A Year After Cuba’s Uprising, the Aftershocks Continue
The government has failed to address the discontent that drove the demonstrations of July 2021.
Why Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Is Still in Trouble
Protests may seem to have subsided. But the president’s outdated authoritarian tactics will create more instability.
Colombia’s Protests Could Create an Opening for the Center
As politicians on the left and right fuel polarization, signs of an appetite for centrist politics are starting to show.
Coming Next to Latin America: Even More Political Fragmentation
Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.
Latin America’s Controversial Statues: Will They Fall?
As anti-racism protests spread worldwide, the region’s monuments are facing increased scrutiny.
COVID-19 May Ultimately Strengthen Latin America’s Democracies, Not Destroy Them
A hopeful scenario amid a time of catastrophe.
Latin America Must Act – Or Brace for Political Instability
Lackluster growth, mass protests and weak institutions before the coronavirus suggest the region is headed for even deeper trouble after it.
Brazil’s Year of Living Dangerously
In May 2016, the Brazilian Senate impeached President Dilma Rousseff in the middle of her second term, amid economic recession, corruption scandals and street protests. She was replaced by her vice president, Michel Temer. One year later, Brazilians are discussing Temer’s impeachment, amid economic recession, corruption scandals, taped recordings that could incriminate the chief of … Read more
Why Protesters in Venezuela Should Resist Responding to Violence with Violence
Most Venezuelans taking part in today’s “mother of all marches” against President Nicolás Maduro are planning to do so peacefully. Even the country’s most outspoken opposition leaders are using the language of nonviolent resistance. Not everyone is on board. Government security forces have cracked down violently on dissent; regime-backed paramilitary groups attacked marchers and have … Read more
Revisiting Brazil’s 2013 Protests: What Did They Really Mean?
Brazil’s current political instability began four years ago, with a wave of street demonstrations that virtually no one predicted – and eventually drew more than 1 million people into the streets. In this special report, AQ’s editor-in-chief looks back at what really caused the protests – and whether today’s politicians have fully learned their lessons. … Read more
