Chile
REACTION: Jara and Kast Head to Chile’s Presidential Runoff
A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.
Venezuela
Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
Mexico
The Security Crisis Testing Mexico’s Sheinbaum
Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s Foreign Policy Reset
Challenges await President Rodrigo Paz as he reinserts Bolivia into the international arena.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s ‘Safe Haven’ Faces a Reckoning
The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.
Venezuela
What Will Venezuela’s Military Do? History Offers Hints
Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.
Organized Crime
Environmental Crime Is a Critical Threat to the Americas
Illicit mining, logging, wildlife trafficking and other environmental offenses have become vital sources of revenue for some of Latin America’s largest criminal groups.
Latin America
The Necessary Quest for Latin American Unity
Current policies toward the region make speaking with a common voice even more urgent, writes a former Costa Rican president.
Latin America
Taiwan’s Quiet Race for Allies in the Americas
The Asian nation is reinforcing its partnerships in the hemisphere as China increases pressure ahead of upcoming elections, an expert writes.
Argentina
REACTION: Milei’s Decisive Midterm Election Victory
The Argentine president’s party performed better than expected, gaining momentum for his reform agenda.
Cultura
The Other Underground Railroad
A new rap musical tells the story of the enslaved people shepherded to salvation in Mexico.
Mexico
Mexico’s ‘Amparo’ Reform Is a Major Risk
The recently approved law complicates efforts to protect citizens from the government’s abuses.
Bolivia
In Bolivia, Tough Debt Decisions Await Paz
A restructuring process looms large amid a worsening fiscal deficit, low international reserves and a sizable repayment around the corner.
Bolivia
REACTION: Paz Wins Bolivia’s Presidency
Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz’s victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Claudia Sheinbaum’s First Year
After a year of balancing Trump, AMLO, and public expectations, Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum is quite popular, but uncertainties lie ahead.
