Guyana

Guyana Official: Venezuela’s Actions Are an “Unprecedented” Challenge
A longstanding border controversy has worsened following a massive discovery of oil, a top official at Guyana’s foreign ministry writes for AQ.
Haiti

Haitians Want International Help, But Done the Right Way
International intervention must avoid the painful mistakes of previous missions, writes a Haitian civil-society leader.
Brazil

Lula’s Security Policy is Rehashing Old Ideas
Brazil’s president is turning to the military to fight crime, a strategy that brings its own risks.
Argentina

What Javier Milei Can Learn from Others’ Mistakes
The presidents of Chile and Colombia overestimated their mandates. Argentina’s next leader can avoid a similar path.
Ecuador

Why Ecuador’s Young President Matters to Washington
Democracy, immigration and the US-China competition all intersect in Ecuador. Here are three ideas on how US officials can help.
Argentina

REACTION: Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidency
The libertarian lawmaker finished 11 points ahead of economy minister Sergio Massa. Experts analyze what happened and what’s next for the country.
Podcast

AQ Podcast: Mexico’s Elections Begin to Take Shape
Could a third candidate affect the course of the race for Mexico’s next president?
Foreign Relations

The Israel-Hamas War Is Inflaming Polarization in Latin America
The region’s leaders have been far more critical of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza than peers in Europe and North America.
Mexico

Chiapas Fears Organized Crime, and Military Intervention
Ascendant cartel power on the Mexico-Guatemala border is alarming Indigenous communities, but so is the prospect of militarization.
Mexico

Mexico’s Water Crisis Is Spilling Over Into Politics
Drought across much of the country’s landmass is affecting economic activity and the upcoming presidential election.
U.S. Policy

Did Biden’s Latin America Summit Offer Too Little, Too Late?
APEP suffers from a shortfall of ambition and participation, leaving out the region’s biggest economy, writes a foreign relations expert.
Podcast

AQ Podcast | Chile: Gabriel Boric’s Conundrum
As Chile nears a plebiscite on a second proposal to replace the dictatorship-era constitution, AQ delves into the nation’s political state of play.
Gun Policy

U.S.-Style Gun Politics Are Spreading in Latin America
As crime levels rise, pro-gun positions are gaining strength in conservative movements across the region, worrying security experts.
Peru

Peru’s Next Generation of Leaders Is Leaving
Amid political chaos and economic downturn, more young Peruvians are going and staying abroad, threatening the country’s future.
Mexico

Mexico City’s Mayor Race Will Echo Beyond the Capital
The competition to succeed Claudia Sheinbaum may be her first major test as a presidential candidate.