Peru
REACTION: Peru Braces for a Polarizing Fujimori-Sánchez Runoff
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez appear headed to a high-stakes runoff on June 7 after the first-round vote indicated critical new dynamics.
Argentina
Is Argentina Ready for a Copper Moment?
Vast reserves of the metal and nine mining projects under review represent a unique opportunity for the country and investors alike, two experts write.
Latin America
Latin America’s Incomplete Liberalization Story
The region’s economies still revolve around commodities and low-productivity services. Better planning can help.
Cultura
A Play Revives Obama-Era Diplomacy
Julissa Reynoso’s autobiographical drama, Public Charge, provides stark contrasts with Latin America policy under Trump 2.0.
Haiti
Can the Donroe Doctrine Help Deliver Stability in Haiti?
Getting it right in Haiti is good policy and politics for the Trump administration.
Brazil
Brazil’s Gangs in Trump’s Crosshairs
The possible designation of Brazil’s PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations would carry consequences for banks, companies and politics.
Guatemala
In Arévalo’s Guatemala, It’s Not “Spring” Quite Yet
The center-left president’s approval has fallen to 35% amid disappointment with public security and infrastructure.
Colombia
The Resurgence of Gustavo Petro and the Colombian Left
Colombia’s president has seen his popularity rise, increasing the odds that the left could win May’s presidential election.
Latin America
How “Centralism” Is Undermining Democracy in Latin America
Power in several countries is shifting away from mayors and governors, even though they are closest to many day-to-day issues.
Mexico
Mexico Still Has a China Problem
Strategic ambiguity no longer works in an era of geoeconomic pressure, two experts write.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Brazil, Colombia and a Regional Case for Optimism
A veteran Financial Times editor on why the region’s next two decades may look very different than the previous two.
Chile
The Question Facing José Antonio Kast
Chile’s new president may govern as a moderate, but there are risks of a more radical approach.
Brazil
Why Lula Is Struggling
Brazil’s October election now looks like a coin-flip, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Mexico
The Implications of Mexico’s Stubborn U.S. Trade Surplus
Upcoming trade negotiations could be affected by Mexico’s widening trade surplus with the U.S., an economist writes.
Cuba
Cuba’s Military: The Institution Washington Cannot Ignore
Negotiating with Cuba’s armed forces will make some uncomfortable, but it may be the only viable path to change.
