Venezuela
Can Venezuela’s Push for Elections Succeed?
4 minute readThe country’s democratic transition depends on Washington’s willingness to set an electoral timetable, an expert writes.
Brazil
What Washington May Misread in Brazil’s Election
4 minute readPresident Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro have more in common than meets the eye on key issues, including trade with China and critical minerals.
China
From China Shock to China Choke
5 minute readThe Asian giant is reshaping the global landscape with its trade preferences. Latin America and the world have a great deal at stake.
Latin America
Understanding Latin America’s Self-Employment
5 minute readThe region can reduce the bias against working in the formal sector to boost growth prospects, an expert writes.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Brazil’s Scandal-Plagued Election
2 minute readPolitical analyst Thomas Traumann on the mudslinging in the Supreme Court, and other factors in the October election
Mexico
Mexico’s Homicides Are Falling, but a Broader Violence Crisis Persists
4 minute readSheinbaum’s security strategy has lowered murder rates but should address rampant extortion and disappearances and seek stronger federal-state cooperation.
Brazil
Brazil’s Economy Is Slowing. Will It Ruin Lula’s Chances?
3 minute readVoters are feeling the squeeze from high interest rates and other factors.
Canada
U.S.-Canada Tensions: Risks Beyond Trade
4 minute readAs the tariff war escalates and allies start talking like adversaries, disputes over sovereignty and strategic resources are emerging as risks.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | How Latin Americans Feel About the U.S., Democracy, Their Economies and More
< 1 minute readNoam Lupu of Vanderbilt’s Center for Global Democracy on a new survey that shows a slight uptick in support for democracy, and shifting views on Trump, China, and emigration.
Latin America
Why a Shield for Democracy in the Americas is Under Strain
4 minute readThe OAS Democratic Charter remains a worthy bulwark against authoritarianism in the hemisphere.
Latin America
Support for Democracy—but also Strongmen—Is Rising in Latin America
4 minute readFor the first time in a generation, democracy is considered the best form of government. At the same time, China is now more trusted than the U.S.
Peru
Fujimori’s First Month: Economic Momentum, Questions Still to Come
4 minute readKeiko Fujimori began with strong approval and a strong Peruvian economy. What she does with it will be decided before year-end.
Latin America
The High-Stakes Threats to Latin American Democracy
4 minute readLatin America’s impressive progress on electoral democracy, perhaps its most important achievement of recent decades, could soon be rolled back.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Colombia: An Early Test for the New Government
< 1 minute readFormer Finance Minister Mauricio Cárdenas on what the earthquake means for De la Espriella’s ambitious agenda, and whether he can get both things right.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s Post-MAS Transition Is at Risk
4 minute readInstitutional weakness is threatening to plunge the country into instability.
