Peru

REACTION: Peru Removes Another President

5 minute read

The nation’s Congress voted to oust José Jerí, underscoring the instability that will shape the first round of general elections on April 12.

Colombia

Colombia’s Bukele? Abelardo De La Espriella Surges Ahead

6 minute read

The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions about his past.

Antarctica

South American Antarctica: The Final Frontier of Hemispheric Security 

3 minute read

The future of the “White Continent” might be in question as great powers reactivate their spheres of influence, an expert writes.

China

China’s Green-Tech Push in Latin America Is Gaining Traction

4 minute read

A surge of investment in the region is set to intensify, even as the hemisphere turns rightward.

Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz’s Defiant First 90 Days

4 minute read

Against the odds, Bolivia’s president has eliminated fuel subsidies, weathered the fallout, and, for now, stabilized the economy.

Honduras

Honduras Begins Its Rightward Shift

4 minute read

President Nasry Asfura has legislative support for his austerity agenda, but the country’s deep divides and endemic corruption will be hard to overcome.

Mexico

The Death (and Rebirth?) of the Mexican Right

4 minute read

New and unexpected figures are reshaping Mexico’s political opposition—and its ties with the U.S.

Haiti

Haiti’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid a Slide Into Criminal Governance

5 minute read

Confrontation on the Transitional Presidential Council is not only about leadership, but about whether a future transition can reduce the influence of armed groups.

Trade

The Ecuador-Colombia Trade Spat Is a Zero-Sum Game

4 minute read

Both countries stand to lose as their economies take hits and criminal groups benefit from a breakdown in cooperation.

Chile

Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges

4 minute read

Chile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.

Guatemala

Guatemala’s State of Emergency Will Test Its Democracy

4 minute read

President Arévalo is not channeling Bukele, but a compromised justice system makes this a dangerous moment that threatens lasting consequences.

Venezuela

Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable

4 minute read

Sanctions relief, a democratic transition, and deep reforms are essential to recover production.

Mexico

Washington’s Sharpening Stance on Mexico

5 minute read

As the U.S. reclassifies Mexican cartels as a national security threat, pressure on Mexico is intensifying—and the margin for miscalculation is narrowing.

Venezuela

The Way Forward For Venezuela

4 minute read

A successful transition will depend on investment, who leads the military, and more.

2026 Trends to Watch

Latin America and the Caribbean: A 2026 Snapshot

2 minute read

AQ tracks political and economic trends as well as key indicators to watch in 12 countries.