Commodities
At Risk: The Future of “Extractivism” in Colombia and the Andes
A regional roundup on how a fragile consensus around mining and oil exploration seems to be fraying
Public Health
The Lessons from Latin America’s COVID-19 Turnaround
The region went from being a symbol of pandemic failure to having a lower average number of deaths than industrialized nations. There are important lessons for the future.
Ecuador
Ecuador Protests Weaken a Struggling Guillermo Lasso
Disruptions add to a range of challenges that are paralyzing the government’s center-right agenda.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: What a Global Recession Might Mean for Latin America
Inflation, high interest rates and a slowdown in China present challenges, but the region’s economies have been resilient, says Revilla.
CCC Index
Anti-Corruption in Latin America: Still Alive, Despite Setbacks
An index shows fighting graft remains a key priority for many governments, despite setbacks in places like Mexico and Brazil.
Colombia
REACTION: Gustavo Petro Elected President in Colombia
The former rebel defeated Rodolfo Hernández in the June 19 runoff.
Mexico
Mexico and Washington Can Disagree Without the World Ending
AMLO’s no-show at the summit in Los Angeles won’t disrupt collaboration on issues like migration.
Argentina
Four Scenarios for Argentina’s Inflation Crisis
History suggests that inflation’s path will determine the outcome of the 2023 elections.
Brazil
Brazil’s Election: A Looming Crisis for Washington
A meeting between the two presidents in Los Angeles foreshadowed bigger trouble ahead, as Bolsonaro looks set to challenge the vote.
Summit of the Americas
Careful Messaging and Few Specifics at the Summit of the Americas
The U.S. hosts are seeking to present a unified message of action, but details are thin on economics, climate and migration.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Luis Alberto Moreno on Colombia’s Elections and Latin America’s Upside
Venture capital and a technology boom could help offset political uncertainty, the former IDB chief says.
Summit of the Americas
Highlights from the Summit of the Americas
AQ reports the latest on initiatives designed and agreements reached related to the Summit.
Summit of the Americas
A Speech Biden Won’t Give at the Summit of the Americas
AQ’s editor-in-chief imagines what an honest, no-taboos speech in Los Angeles could sound like.
Honduras
Slow but Steady for Honduras’ New President
Corruption, energy and rising food prices have posed challenges for Xiomara Castro.
Pink Tide
Petro, Lula and the Future of Latin American Integration
A second “pink tide” would create greater opportunities for dialogue. But structural obstacles abound.
