Piracy
In Guatemala and Mexico, Two Very Different Responses to Piracy
Sometimes governments act to stop piracy. Sometimes they don’t. Here are two stories that show very different outcomes.
Brazil
Bolsonaro’s 5 Key Foreign Policy Challenges in 2019
The new president’s foreign policy revolution creates unprecedented risks for Brazil – and depends on untested international partnerships.
Opinion
Why AMLO’s Attempt to Centralize Power Comes at a Cost
The Mexican president’s revolution speeds on, with little regard for the consequences.
Argentina
What Recession? Argentina’s Tough-on-Crime Minister Changes the Pre-Election Debate
Is there a Bolsonaro effect spreading through South America?
Argentina
The Curious Case of Alfredo Olmedo, the “Argentine Bolsonaro”
Another controversial maverick hits the campaign trail in Latin America.
Opinion
Mr. President, Please Find Your Voice
Colombian President Iván Duque skipped the honeymoon and went straight to the fight.
Venezuela
Meet the New Face of Venezuela’s Opposition
Juan Guaidó’s youth means he has less baggage than many of his colleagues. Will that help him take on Maduro?
Anti-Corruption Watch
Guatemala Is on the Brink. Washington Should Take a Stand.
Washington is giving President Morales a pass on his efforts to evade justice, writes the first Guatemalan elected to the U.S. Congress.
Venezuela
Why January 10 Could Spark (Another) Crisis in Venezuela
President Maduro will begin a new term that many won’t recognize.
The Growth Challenge
How Will Latin American Economies Fare in 2019?
Global turbulence is real, but domestic issues will be the focus, says Moody’s Mauro Leos.
Mexico
AMLO Update: How His National Guard Plan Will Test His Strength in Congress
Congress took an important step toward approving AMLO’s controversial national guard proposal, but obstacles remain.
Elections
What a Year of Referendums Says About Latin American Politics
From Peru to Mexico, leaders tasked citizens with making big decisions.
Brazil
Everything You Need to Know About Brazil’s New Government
Jair Bolsonaro became Brazil’s president on Jan. 1, 2019. Here, Americas Quarterly analyzes several aspects of his government – 10 key figures (including former Judge Sérgio Moro and Bolsonaro’s three sons), the main opposition leaders, and his top policy priorities (reducing crime, overhauling education, and more). 10 Key Figures | The Opposition | Policy Priorities … Read more
U.S. Policy
Joe Biden: El hemisferio occidental necesita el liderazgo de los Estados Unidos
En 2018, Biden escribió este ensayo para Americas Quarterly sobre cómo ve a América Latina
Immigration
How Brazil Can Do Better for Venezuela’s Refugees
Long an advocate for refugee rights, Brazil’s response to the Venezuelan crisis has fallen short. Here’s how it could be improved.
