Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas
Bolivia Is a Warning for Mexico’s Judicial Reform
3 minute read

Electing judges has undermined Bolivia’s justice system’s legitimacy and independence—and weakened the country’s rule of law.

AQ Podcast | An X-Ray of Javier Milei’s Argentina
< 1 minute read

A look at what has worked and what hasn't since the Argentine president came into office around nine months ago

Imagining a Centrist Revival in Latin America

6 minute read

Overcoming today’s extreme polarization is no easy task. But a more results-focused politics is necessary, the authors argue.

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Trump’s Vision: “Make the Americas Grow Again”

A second Trump term would focus on reviving hemispheric economic growth through nearshoring and other policies, writes a former adviser.

In the Americas, Democrats’ “Soft Power Matters”

A continuation of Biden's policies would promote democracy while addressing hotspots like Haiti and Venezuela, two former national security officials write.

Susan Segal: The Next U.S. President Should Pay More Attention to Latin America

Regardless of the election’s victor, the U.S. should seize the ample economic opportunities of closer ties with the rest of the hemisphere, writes AS/COA’s CEO.

Latin Americans Weigh In On the Next U.S. President’s Agenda

AQ asked politicians and former high-ranking officials what the next U.S. administration should focus on in the region.

Venezuela

REACTION: Venezuela’s Hope for Democracy Fades With González in Exile
6 minute read

Maduro will try to turn González’s departure into a new victory for his dictatorship, testing the opposition and the international community alike.

Bolivien

Unions marched in Santa Cruz on September 2, protesting fuel shortages and lack of U.S. dollars.
Bolivia’s Economy on the Brink
4 minute read

The country is at risk of a currency crisis as the government keeps a fixed exchange rate with no international reserves to support it.

Venezuela

The UN’s Role in Addressing Venezuela’s Crisis 
4 minute read

The multinational organization can take tangible steps in the wake of July’s election.

2024 U.S. Election

Donald Trump and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine
4 minute read

Another Trump term would bring increased scrutiny of Latin America’s ties with China, and uncertainty elsewhere.

Brasilien

Brazil’s Most Powerful Judge Is in the Spotlight—Again
6 minute read

An escalating clash with Elon Musk and damaging revelations in the press are intensifying a long-running debate about whether Alexandre de Moraes is too powerful.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | What Kamala Harris Would Mean for Latin America Policy
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How might a Harris administration differ from a second Biden term in its approach to the region?

Mexiko

Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum speaks in Mexico City's Metropolitan Theater on Aug. 15.
Morena’s Unchecked Power Will Test Mexico’s Institutions
3 minute read

The party is in position to pass reforms with far-reaching consequences for Mexico’s politics and economy.

Latin America

In New Book, Latin American Leaders Take on Existential Issues
3 minute read

A new book of interviews and scholarly articles argues adopting a comprehensive perspective is essential to fight political instability.

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In Mexico and Brazil, Anti-Corruption Efforts Seem to Have Faded
5 minute read

Policies to fight graft are a low priority in both countries and have lost momentum in the region as a whole.

Peru

Peru's Anti-Law Enforcement Turn is a Threat to Regional Stability: International pressure can stop Peru’s Congress from further dismantling the state’s crime-fighting capacities.
Peru’s Anti-Law Enforcement Turn Is a Threat to Regional Stability
4 minute read

International pressure can stop Peru’s Congress from further dismantling the state’s crime-fighting capacities.

Latin America

Members of Rio's militias burned down buses to protest the death of one of their members in 2023. Cartels are increasingly moving into legitimate businesses and everyday politics, highlighting the need for a new strategy of confronting them.
Latin America’s Armed Groups Are Expanding Their Empires
4 minute read

Cartels are increasingly moving into legitimate businesses and everyday politics, highlighting the need for a new strategy of confronting them.

Mexiko

A Fresh Look at Frida Kahlo
2 minute read

A new documentary reintroduces the iconic Mexican artist to a younger generation.

Mexiko

The Fading Effort to Stop AMLO’s Judicial Reform
4 minute read

Norma Piña, head of Mexico’s highest court, is leading the charge to resist major changes to the judiciary. Is it too late?

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Venezuela: Possible Paths Forward 
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An analysis of opposition strategies, the solidity of Maduro’s regime and international efforts for a negotiated way forward

Venezuela

Venezuela’s Next Phase: “Autocratic Legalism”
4 minute read

Nicolás Maduro turns to the Supreme Court to legitimize his fraudulent election count.

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