Paraguay

REACTION: Paraguay’s Peña Resigns Amid a Banking Crisis

President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation following the collapse of a major digital bank.

U.S. Policy

What a Democratic Congress Means for Latin America

The region faces an empowered U.S. legislature and a president who may become even more assertive in the Americas.

Colombia

Will a Fiscal Miracle Happen in Colombia?

A rising fiscal deficit needs decisive action from De La Espriella’s government to avoid further economic complications, an expert writes.

Chile

Kast’s Search for a Security Breakthrough in Chile

A failed security reform and increasing concerns about crime are weighing on the president’s approval ratings amid growing U.S. pressure.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Lula’s Comeback and Challenges Ahead

Fábio Zanini of Folha de S.Paulo on the challenges facing Lula as he begins an unprecedented fourth term.

Argentina

What Argentina Needs to Fulfill its AI Ambitions

President Milei has pledged not to regulate artificial intelligence preemptively, but investors and consumers need a different kind of promise.

Guatemala

A Killing in Guatemala Reopens Security Concerns and Old Wounds

The death of a former prosecutor represents a litmus test for Arévalo’s administration and will likely set the tone for the 2027 election.

Peru

Peru’s Chancay Conundrum 

The nation’s constitutional tribunal will decide whether the state should oversee operations at the country’s largest port. The relationship with China is also at stake.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | The Mexico-U.S. Relationship: Tensions and a Path Forward

Former Mexican policymaker Vanessa Rubio-Márquez on Sheinbaum’s red lines with Washington and Mexico’s pending homework.

Latin America

Why Multilatinas Are Becoming More American

Latin American companies are deepening ties and expanding their presence in the U.S. amid trade and geopolitical tensions.

China

China Is Raising the Stakes in Latin America

Beijing is adjusting its priorities and doubling down on its playbook for the region.

Illicit Trade

Fighting Illicit Cigarette Trade in the Americas

The region has an opportunity to shore up tax revenues, combat organized crime and protect consumers all at once.

The Long View

Why Colombia’s ELN Guerrillas Have Never Made Peace

The country’s largest remaining rebel group has long silenced moderate voices within its ranks, posing a challenge to new President Abelardo De La Espriella.

Nicaragua

The Journalist Daniel Ortega Couldn’t Silence

Carlos Fernando Chamorro examines Nicaragua’s prospects for political change and the role of journalism in exile.

Artificial Intelligence

How Latin America Is Climbing the High-Tech Value Chain

Early successes in microchips and data centers offer hope for a promising area of regional growth.