The Brazilian Political Scion Making His Own Mark
The heir to a political dynasty, João Campos is betting on innovation to build a name for himself in Brazil’s most unequal capital.
The Old-School Politician Doing New Things in Argentina
In Argentina’s northernmost and highest capital, a fourth-term mayor has changed the environmental landscape.
The Mayor Who Wants to Be Uruguay’s President
Yamandú Orsi leads Uruguay’s second-biggest city, but his ambitions don’t stop there.
The History-Making Colombian Mayor Taking on Crime, Coca and COVID
The first female mayor of Tumaco, María Emilsen Angulo took office just in time for a global pandemic.
Why Latin American Mayors Matter More Than Ever
Local leaders are tackling big problems – often without the partisanship paralyzing national politics.
NEW AQ: Where Are Latin America’s Leaders? Look to Its Cities.
The most effective leaders during the pandemic have been mayors. It’s interesting to examine why.
Por qué los alcaldes latinoamericanos son más importantes que nunca
Los líderes locales están abordando grandes problemas – frecuentemente sin el partidismo que paraliza a la política nacional.
Nuevo en AQ: ¿Dónde están los líderes de América Latina? Ve hacia sus ciudades.
Los líderes más eficaces durante la pandemia han sido los alcaldes. Es interesante examinar el porqué.
Novo na AQ: Onde estão as lideranças na América Latina? Olhe para os municípios.
Os líderes mais eficazes durante a pandemia são prefeitos. É interessante analisar o por quê.
The Three-Term Mayor Who Defied Chile’s Anti-Incumbent Wave
Carolina Leitao is offering a model for a country currently rethinking what its government should look like.
AQ Podcast: Investing in the Amazon’s Future
Protecting the rainforest and developing local economies don’t have to be mutually exclusive, a local entrepreneur says.
Doing Business in the Amazon
Seven sustainable companies making it work in the Amazon.
The Amazon’s Big Cities Need Green Jobs Too. It’s a Challenge
The region’s cities face dire poverty and unemployment.
What an Ugly (But Delicious!) 450-Pound Fish Tells Us About Sustainable Development in the Amazon
The pirarucu could be a global sensation, producers say. But politics, poor logistics and other challenges stand in the way.
NEW AQ: The Case for Sustainable Development in the Amazon
Brazil and other countries could one day become “green superpowers.” But first they’ll need to stop deforestation, and make it easier to do business too.
